Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,370
↑ 49.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 49.7% since 2011 ($45,000 → $67,370)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $67,370
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,370 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $67,000 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | $63,230 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $61,690 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | $56,370 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $56,100 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | $56,930 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $56,060 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $53,970 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $52,830 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $51,840 | +12.0% |
| 2013 | $46,270 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $45,920 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | $45,000 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.