How to become rail transportation workers, all othereducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$56,360
25th–75th pct. $47,570–$74,090
Top pay (est.)
$108,100
Top 10% $83,190
Pay in 5 years
$65,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$76,400est.
$65,700–$88,800
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.4%
100 openings / yr
How to become rail transportation workers, all other
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Career path and how to earn more as rail transportation workers, all other
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.