Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in Kentucky
SOC 47-4061 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$73,120
per year in Kentucky
Middle half
$51,040–$73,200
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
270
in Kentucky
Concentration
1.08×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Kentucky
$73,120
published median
United States
$70,070
4.4% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
13th
39 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $73,120 median has purchasing power comparable to about $81,101 nationally. Kentucky's BEA regional price parity is 90.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Kentucky.
$46,650$73,200
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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