Rail Transportation
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains). Line-haul railroads and short-line railroads are included in this industry.
Top Careers in this Sector
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Rail Transportation Workers
53-4000
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
53-4030
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
53-4031
Locomotive Engineers and Operators
53-4010
Locomotive Engineers
53-4011
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-3000
Other Construction and Related Workers
47-4000
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
47-4060
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
47-4061
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics
49-3040
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
53-4020
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
53-4022
Rail Car Repairers
49-3043
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Production Occupations
51-0000
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$80,221
Growth Rate
+2.33%
Active Roles
311