Rail Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for rail transportation workers, all other in the U.S. is $56,360 ($27.10 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $56,360
- Mean annual wage
- $60,140
- Median hourly wage
- $27.10
- Employment
- 1,120
1,120 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,080 | $19.27 |
| 25th percentile | $47,570 | $22.87 |
| Median (50th) | $56,360 | $27.10 |
| 75th percentile | $74,090 | $35.62 |
| 90th percentile | $83,190 | $39.99 |
Highest-paying states for rail transportation workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $86,650 | 90 |
| Georgia | $78,500 | 50 |
| California | $60,360 | 230 |
| Tennessee | $48,660 | 110 |
| Texas | $43,150 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Texas: $43,150 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $48,660 median annual wage
- California: $60,360 median annual wage
- Georgia: $78,500 median annual wage
- Washington: $86,650 median annual wage
About this occupation
All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.9% |
| Master's degree | 1.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Light Truck Drivers$44,860
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,890
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,280
- Driver/Sales Workers$38,770
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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