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SOC 47-4061·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Median wage
$87,337
10-yr outlook
+15.2%by 2032
Openings / year
535
Workers in NY
3,330
How pay grows with experience
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $63,116 |
| Median (typical) | $87,337 |
| Experienced | $87,787 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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