Top 4 cities for rail transportation workers, all other by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $83,150 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,390 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,780 |
| Houston, TX | $38,240 |
Map: Rail Transportation Workers, All Other salary by metro area
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Rail Transportation Workers, All Other salary by state
Washington pays other rail transportation workers the most statewide, $85,200 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $85,200 | $86,650 | 90 | 1 | $83,150 | $83,150 |
| Georgia | $71,980 | $78,500 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $61,000 | $60,360 | 230 | 1 | $62,390 | $62,390 |
| Tennessee | $54,220 | $48,660 | 110 | 1 | $51,780 | $51,780 |
| Texas | $40,160 | $43,150 | 120 | 1 | $38,240 | $38,240 |
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $83,150 | $79,120 | $39.98 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,390 | $68,250 | $29.99 | 160 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,780 | $48,660 | $24.90 | 60 |
| Houston, TX | $38,240 | $40,270 | $18.39 | 60 |
Related jobs
- Subway and Streetcar OperatorsU.S. average $77,170
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersU.S. average $69,030
- Railroad Conductors and YardmastersU.S. average $79,100
- Locomotive EngineersU.S. average $85,900
- Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersU.S. average $68,450
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other rail transportation workers make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $83,150 a year, among the 4 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other rail transportation workers salary in the U.S.?
$60,140 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $56,360, so half of other rail transportation workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other rail transportation workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other rail transportation workers nationwide earn between $47,570 (25th percentile) and $74,090 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other rail transportation workers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $85,200 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other rail transportation workers pay the lowest?
Houston, TX, at $38,240 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4099.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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