Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Arizona

$29,413 $95,455
10th pct Median: $55,497 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$29,413
25th Percentile$39,958
50th (Median)$55,497
75th Percentile$76,586
90th (Top Earners)$95,455
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $55,497 for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $53,517 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators make in Arizona?
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $55,497 per year ($26.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $56,630.
Is Arizona a good state for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $55,497 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $53,517 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Arizona

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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