Rail Transportation Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A rail transportation worker earns a median of $56,360 a year ($27.10 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $60,140. About 1,120 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $56,360
- Gross pay
- $2,167.69
- Federal income tax
- −$176.28
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$134.40
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$31.43
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,825.59
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $56,360
- Federal
- $4,583
- FICA
- $4,312
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $47,465
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Airfield Operations Specialist: $56,850
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- Truck Driver: $58,640
- Tank Car: $58,870
- Bus Driver: $59,050
- Traffic Technician: $59,090
BLS occupation: Rail Transportation Workers, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-4099). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail transportation worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $27.10; the average is $28.91.
What is the salary range for a rail transportation worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $40,080 and the top 10% earn over $83,190 a year.
How much is $56,360 after taxes?
About $47,465 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $45,311 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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