Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Colorado

$32,415 $105,195
10th pct Median: $61,160 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,415
25th Percentile$44,035
50th (Median)$61,160
75th Percentile$84,401
90th (Top Earners)$105,195
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Colorado median salary of $61,160 for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $55,854 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Colorado's higher cost of living (COL index: 109.5) 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 Colorado?
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Colorado earn a median annual salary of $61,160 per year ($29.40/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $56,630.
Is Colorado a good state for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators?
Colorado pays above the national average for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Colorado is higher average (COL index: 109.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Colorado?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 109.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $61,160 salary in Colorado has the purchasing power of approximately $55,854 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Colorado reduce real purchasing power.
How does Colorado 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 Colorado

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $358,776
2 Radiologists $334,714
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $330,718
4 Neurologists $319,248
5 Surgeons, All Other $318,082
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $293,630
7 Psychiatrists $269,782
8 Physicians, Pathologists $263,434
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Colorado

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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