What is the salary of a Rail Operator? In the United States, a Rail Operator earns an average salary of $62,305. The salary range for a Rail Operator is usually between $42,175 and $78,258 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $90,170. The highest Rail Operator salary in the United States was $109,566. The average hourly pay for a Rail Operator is $29.95.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Rail Operator salary are Washington, with an average salary of $83,038, followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $86,539, and Virginia, with an average salary of $61,320. Employers paying the highest salary for a Rail Operator job are TriMet (OR), King County (WA) and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| TriMet, OR | $86,538 |
| King County, WA | $83,037 |
| Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, OH | $66,588 |
| Hampton Roads Transit, VA | $56,803 |
| Hampton Roads Transportation District, VA | $56,803 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Rail Supervisor | $118,496 |
| Railroad Safety Inspector | $57,467 |
| Rail Traffic Controller | $141,602 |
| Rail Controller | $110,805 |
| Railroad Inspector | $38,115 |
| Rail Technician | $66,644 |
| Rail Vehicle Mechanic | $68,258 |
| Railroad Safety Specialist | $129,295 |
| Rail Laborer | $59,326 |
| Rail Operations Controller | $103,578 |
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| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $61,167 | 95 |
| Oregon | $86,539 | 177 |
| Texas | $47,483 | 2 |
| Virginia | $61,320 | 24 |
| Washington | $83,038 | 133 |