Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators *
U S |
$21.24 | $27.37 | $34.59 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.59 | $26.79 | $29.39 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 300 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators most often work?
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 351 new Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 13,900 | 14,900 | 900 | 6.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 316 | 331 | 15 | 4.7% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.