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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in California

In California, rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators earn a median of $69,260 per year.

Median (California)
$69,260
Bottom 10%
$44,380
Top 10%
$87,310
Employed in California
560

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators earn a median of $69,260 — 3% above the national median of $67,370. Locally the range runs $44,380 to $87,310. About 560 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #14 of 36 states for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators pay — roughly the 63th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Maryland, $90,410) by 31%. State employment of about 560 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$67,370
US bottom 10%
$45,720
US top 10%
$84,840

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing

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