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This career pays well above the median wage.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Rail Car Repairers

Repair railroad cars.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $37.58 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Below statewide average
Growth rate:  5.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
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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: $37.58
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


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