53 Series · SOC 53-4099
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
National salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Median Salary
$49,330
per year
Median Hourly
$23.72/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$53,500
average
Employment
1,520
jobs nationwide
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$34,690
25th Percentile
$40,460
Median
$49,330
75th Percentile
$64,710
90th Percentile
$82,620
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $84,190 | +71% above national |
| 2 | Washington | $82,910 | +68% above national |
| 3 | Georgia | $61,820 | +25% above national |
| 4 | California | $54,710 | +11% above national |
| 5 | Illinois | $49,320 | same as national |
| 6 | Tennessee | $47,480 | 4% below national |
| 7 | West Virginia | $44,200 | 10% below national |
| 8 | Kentucky | $43,770 | 11% below national |
| 9 | Texas | $22,160 | 55% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,710 | +11% above national |
| 2 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $47,480 | 4% below national |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,540 | 8% below national |
| 4 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $21,290 | 57% below national |
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