All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
SOC: 53-4099 O*NET: 53-4099.00
Median Salary
$56,360
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.9%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.2
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
What does a Rail Transportation Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$40,080
10th percentile
Early Career
$47,570
25th percentile
Median
$56,360
50th percentile
Experienced
$74,090
75th percentile
Top Earners
$83,190
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$40,080
25th
$47,570
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$56,360
Mean: $60,140
75th
$74,090
90th
$83,190
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $43,110 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $47,570 and $74,090
- •Salary spread is 47.1% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 1,120 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:1,600
Top Industries
Support Activities for Transportation36.6%
Support Activities for Rail Transportation29.5%
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction8%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.9%
Annual Openings:200
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)1,600
Current
2034 (Projected)1,600
+3.9%
+100
Employment Change
+3.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Rail Transportation Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 6 of 6 locations
California
230 jobs$60,3601.79x
Texas
120 jobs$43,1501.18x
Tennessee
110 jobs$48,6604.82x
Washington
90 jobs$86,6503.59x
Georgia
50 jobs$78,5001.46x
New Jersey
40 jobs$01.30x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA
1.0k program completions/year
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
Sterling Heights, MI
790 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI
736 program completions/year
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
703 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
622 program completions/year
Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK
557 program completions/year
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, AZ
548 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
Somers, CT
429 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
North Andover, MA
428 program completions/year
All-State Career School
Essington, PA
350 program completions/year
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
345 program completions/year
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
337 program completions/year
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