The salary statistics and trend of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in the industry of primary metal manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,260 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $56,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,980 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in the industry of primary metal manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $69,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $38,490.
The average salaries of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in four industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. It is noted that with a salary of $45,640, the primary metal manufacturing industry is the lowest paying industry for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators within the sector of manufacturing. For salary information of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | |