Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,830 or more. The middle half of rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Boston earn between $63,940 and $94,330.
- $64K10th
- $64K25th
- $85KMedian
- $94K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,620 | $6,635 | $38.28 |
| Median | $85,240 | $7,103 | $40.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,940 | $5,328 | $30.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,330 | $7,861 | $45.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Boston earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($84,610) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($68,740). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $70,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $79,620 | $85,240 | $63,940 | $95,830 | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $84,610 | $94,330 | $61,570 | $101,350 | 570 |
| United States | $68,740 | $70,070 | $45,640 | $87,420 | 19,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $79,620, a single filer in Boston takes home about $61,182 a year, or $5,098 a month and $2,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $64,843 | $5,404 |
| Working in MA | $61,182 | $5,098 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $79,620 buys what about $73,541 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$80,270
- Philadelphia, PA$60,840
- Baltimore, MD$77,450
- Pittsburgh, PA$65,440
- Chicago, IL$66,750
- Minneapolis, MN$56,090
Highest-paying cities for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,270).
- New York, NY$80,270
- Boston, MA$79,620
- Baltimore, MD$77,450
- Los Angeles, CA$76,850
- Riverside, CA$68,710
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary by city
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in Boston: questions
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make an hour in Boston?
$38.28 an hour on average, and $40.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators take-home pay in Boston?
About $61,182 a year ($5,098 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,620. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4061; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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