49-3043
Rail Car Repairers
Role Overview
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $97,660 |
| Oregon | $85,380 |
| New York | $85,160 |
| Maryland | $84,840 |
| Wisconsin | $84,750 |
| Colorado | $84,420 |
| Minnesota | $79,330 |
| Delaware | $77,240 |
| New Jersey | $76,740 |
| Utah | $75,280 |
| Illinois | $73,480 |
| Indiana | $72,740 |
| Florida | $66,760 |
| California | $66,740 |
| Nebraska | $66,440 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$65,680
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.8%
Avg. annual openings
1.5k
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