Railroad Worker Salary in Alabama

How much does a Railroad Worker make in Alabama?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Railroad Worker in Alabama is $49,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Railroad Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,308
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,688 to $54,040
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,441

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Railroad Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,040	$4,503	$1,039	$26
Average	$49,352	$4,113	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$44,688	$3,724	$859	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Railroad Worker Salaries

A Railroad Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Railroad Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Railroad Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,478.
California: $59,252.
Massachusetts: $58,463.

District of Columbia $59,478 California $59,252 Massachusetts $58,463 Washington $58,248 New Jersey $58,226 Alaska $58,151 Connecticut $57,410 New York $57,109

Hawaii $56,147 Rhode Island $55,696 Maryland $55,390 Minnesota $54,971 Colorado $54,810 Illinois $54,756 Oregon $54,552 Delaware $54,401

New Hampshire $54,307 Virginia $54,095 Pennsylvania $53,477 Nevada $53,166 North Dakota $53,064 Michigan $52,903 Wisconsin $52,844 Vermont $52,725

Texas $52,398 Maine $52,376 Arizona $52,344 Ohio $52,306 Georgia $51,812 Indiana $51,565 Wyoming $51,517 Utah $51,442

Iowa $51,409 Kansas $51,151 Louisiana $51,076 North Carolina $51,049 Missouri $51,039 Florida $50,829 Montana $50,716 Nebraska $50,609

Kentucky $50,550 South Carolina $50,335 Tennessee $50,201 Idaho $50,147 New Mexico $49,755 Oklahoma $49,669 Alabama $49,352 South Dakota $48,820

Arkansas $48,530 West Virginia $48,374 Mississippi $47,907

Top Paying Cities for Railroad Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

West Greene: $47,644
Jasper: $48,732
Addison: $47,925

West Greene, AL $47,644 Jasper, AL $48,732 Addison, AL $47,925 Arley, AL $48,279 Bankston, AL $47,879 Bear Creek, AL $47,418 Beaverton, AL $47,201 Belk, AL $47,633

Berry, AL $48,699 Brilliant, AL $47,436 Carbon Hill, AL $47,906 Cordova, AL $49,120 Delmar, AL $47,581 Detroit, AL $47,081 Double Springs, AL $47,792 Eldridge, AL $47,580

Fayette, AL $47,614 Glen Allen, AL $47,641 Goodsprings, AL $49,082 Guin, AL $47,416 Hackleburg, AL $47,327 Haleyville, AL $47,591 Hamilton, AL $47,323 Hodges, AL $47,000

Houston, AL $47,715 Kansas, AL $47,894 Kennedy, AL $47,555 Lynn, AL $47,639 Millport, AL $46,419 Natural Bridge, AL $47,628 Nauvoo, AL $47,935 Oakman, AL $48,873

Parrish, AL $48,954 Phil Campbell, AL $47,309 Red Bay, AL $46,937 Sipsey, AL $49,087 Pinson, AL $49,441 Pleasant Grove, AL $49,823 Quinton, AL $49,342 Ragland, AL $48,436

Remlap, AL $49,172 Riverside, AL $48,527 Rockford, AL $47,695 Saginaw, AL $49,416 Sayre, AL $49,440 Shannon, AL $49,840 Shelby, AL $48,558 Siluria, AL $49,416

Springville, AL $48,937 Sterrett, AL $49,431 Sumiton, AL $49,297 Sycamore, AL $48,263 Sylacauga, AL $48,241 Talladega, AL $48,181 Thorsby, AL $47,908 Trafford, AL $49,232

Trussville, AL $49,440 Union Grove, AL $50,867 Vandiver, AL $49,409 Vincent, AL $49,131 Vinemont, AL $48,682 Warrior, AL $49,258 Watson, AL $49,849 Wattsville, AL $48,995

Weogufka, AL $47,745 West Blocton, AL $48,810 Westover, AL $49,350 Wilsonville, AL $49,107 Wilton, AL $48,774 Woodstock, AL $48,938 Birmingham, AL $49,911 Moody, AL $49,344

Adamsville, AL $49,702 Adger, AL $49,156 Alabaster, AL $49,326 Alexander City, AL $47,519 Allgood, AL $48,945 Alpine, AL $48,687 Alton, AL $49,573 Arab, AL $50,077

Baileyton, AL $49,897 Bessemer, AL $49,751 Blountsville, AL $48,572 Bon Air, AL $48,621 Bremen, AL $49,033 Brent, AL $48,731 Brierfield, AL $48,612 Brookside, AL $49,767

Burnwell, AL $49,368 Calera, AL $48,823 Cardiff, AL $49,764 Centreville, AL $48,418 Chelsea, AL $49,489 Childersburg, AL $48,825 Clanton, AL $47,882 Clay, AL $49,388

Cleveland, AL $48,946 Columbiana, AL $49,097 Clopton, AL $46,599 Marion Junction, AL $47,206 Minter, AL $47,252 Morvin, AL $47,009 Myrtlewood, AL $47,078 Nanafalia, AL $47,304

Newbern, AL $47,760 Oak Hill, AL $47,153 Orrville, AL $47,291 Pine Apple, AL $47,139 Pine Hill, AL $47,201 Safford, AL $47,123 Sardis, AL $47,323 Sawyerville, AL $48,117

Sweet Water, AL $47,168 Thomaston, AL $47,139 Thomasville, AL $47,224 Tyler, AL $47,445 Uniontown, AL $47,355 Stanton, AL $47,659 Randolph, AL $48,024 Lawley, AL $47,694

Opelika, AL $47,353 Auburn, AL $47,353 Auburn University, AL $47,346 Camp Hill, AL $47,287 Cottonton, AL $47,405 Cusseta, AL $47,360 Dadeville, AL $47,348 Valley, AL $47,395

Five Points, AL $47,722 Fort Mitchell, AL $47,453 Hatchechubbee, AL $47,395 Holy Trinity, AL $47,402 Hurtsboro, AL $47,360 Jacksons Gap, AL $47,418 Lafayette, AL $47,408 Lanett, AL $47,327

Loachapoka, AL $47,319 Notasulga, AL $47,368 Phenix City, AL $47,493 Pittsview, AL $47,394 Salem, AL $47,446 Seale, AL $47,444 Smiths Station, AL $47,476 Waverly, AL $47,369

Bellamy, AL $47,184 Butler, AL $47,187 Cuba, AL $47,139 Gilbertown, AL $47,198 Jachin, AL $47,158 Lisman, AL $47,162 Melvin, AL $47,077 Needham, AL $47,181

Pennington, AL $47,177 Silas, AL $47,160 Cook Springs, AL $49,138 Crane Hill, AL $48,481 Cropwell, AL $48,970 Cullman, AL $48,629 Docena, AL $49,910 Dolomite, AL $49,883

Dora, AL $49,427 Empire, AL $49,176 Fairfield, AL $49,911 Fultondale, AL $49,911 Garden City, AL $48,931 Gardendale, AL $49,668 Goodwater, AL $47,580 Graysville, AL $49,629

Green Pond, AL $48,991 Hanceville, AL $48,925 Harpersville, AL $49,098 Hayden, AL $49,063 Helena, AL $49,377 Hollins, AL $47,676 Holly Pond, AL $48,895 Jemison, AL $48,315

Joppa, AL $49,955 Kellyton, AL $47,586 Kimberly, AL $49,402 Leeds, AL $49,596 Lincoln, AL $48,239 Locust Fork, AL $49,080 Logan, AL $48,352 Mc Calla, AL $49,206

Margaret, AL $49,176 Maylene, AL $49,322 Montevallo, AL $49,061 Morris, AL $49,552 Mount Olive, AL $49,721 Mulga, AL $49,677 New Castle, AL $49,834 Odenville, AL $49,087

Oneonta, AL $48,794 Palmerdale, AL $49,410 Pelham, AL $49,611 Toxey, AL $47,164 Ward, AL $47,145 York, AL $47,190 Coffee Springs, AL $46,797 Columbia, AL $46,291

Cottonwood, AL $46,281 Cowarts, AL $46,113 Daleville, AL $46,375 Elba, AL $47,029 Enterprise, AL $46,532 Geneva, AL $46,883 Gordon, AL $46,444 Hartford, AL $46,418

Headland, AL $46,153 Jack, AL $46,992 Malvern, AL $46,189 Midland City, AL $46,141 New Brockton, AL $46,869 Newton, AL $46,219 Newville, AL $46,288 Ozark, AL $46,367

Fort Rucker, AL $46,332 Pansey, AL $46,310 Pinckard, AL $46,171 Shorterville, AL $46,651 Skipperville, AL $46,431 Slocomb, AL $46,278 Webb, AL $46,117 Evergreen, AL $47,173

Andalusia, AL $47,283 Beatrice, AL $47,121 Brewton, AL $47,519 Brooklyn, AL $47,245 Castleberry, AL $47,199 Coy, AL $47,164 Dickinson, AL $47,189 Excel, AL $47,342

Flomaton, AL $47,782 Florala, AL $47,271 Franklin, AL $47,127 Frisco City, AL $47,219 Fulton, AL $47,336 Goodway, AL $47,395 Grove Hill, AL $47,217 Kinston, AL $47,054

Lenox, AL $47,211 Lockhart, AL $47,522 Mc Kenzie, AL $47,157 Megargel, AL $47,239 Mexia, AL $47,269 Monroeville, AL $47,268 Opp, AL $47,226 Perdue Hill, AL $47,035

Peterman, AL $47,141 Range, AL $47,187 Red Level, AL $47,161 Repton, AL $47,162 River Falls, AL $47,270 Samson, AL $47,037 Uriah, AL $47,420 Vredenburgh, AL $47,122

Whatley, AL $47,141 Wing, AL $47,365 Jackson, AL $47,329 Atmore, AL $47,677 Axis, AL $48,563 Bay Minette, AL $48,461 Bayou La Batre, AL $47,728 Bon Secour, AL $47,977

Bucks, AL $48,485 Calvert, AL $48,131 Carlton, AL $47,515 Chatom, AL $47,331 Chunchula, AL $48,449 Citronelle, AL $48,091 Coden, AL $47,822 Coffeeville, AL $47,138

Creola, AL $48,721 Daphne, AL $48,777 Spanish Fort, AL $48,874 Dauphin Island, AL $47,546 Deer Park, AL $47,610 Elberta, AL $48,302 Fairhope, AL $48,507 Foley, AL $48,073

Frankville, AL $47,154 Fruitdale, AL $47,426 Gainestown, AL $47,315 Grand Bay, AL $47,599 Gulf Shores, AL $47,934 Huxford, AL $47,577 Irvington, AL $48,050 Leroy, AL $47,395

Lillian, AL $48,424 Little River, AL $47,605 Loxley, AL $48,526 Mc Intosh, AL $47,872 Magnolia Springs, AL $48,175 Malcolm, AL $47,918 Millry, AL $47,156 Montrose, AL $48,784

Mount Vernon, AL $48,299 Orange Beach, AL $48,233 Perdido, AL $48,082 Point Clear, AL $48,545 Robertsdale, AL $48,270 Saint Elmo, AL $48,057 Saint Stephens, AL $47,218 Saraland, AL $48,793

Satsuma, AL $48,814 Seminole, AL $48,386 Semmes, AL $48,611 Silverhill, AL $48,415 Stapleton, AL $48,605 Stockton, AL $48,072 Summerdale, AL $48,204 Sunflower, AL $47,599

Theodore, AL $48,540 Tibbie, AL $47,522 Vinegar Bend, AL $47,668 Wagarville, AL $47,415 Wilmer, AL $48,279 Mobile, AL $48,949 Eight Mile, AL $48,785 Selma, AL $47,620

Alberta, AL $47,179 Annemanie, AL $47,193 Arlington, AL $47,192 Boykin, AL $47,239 Camden, AL $47,192 Campbell, AL $47,008 Catherine, AL $47,118 Demopolis, AL $47,324

Dixons Mills, AL $47,247 Faunsdale, AL $47,321 Forkland, AL $47,766 Furman, AL $47,227 Gallion, AL $47,425 Greensboro, AL $48,101 Jefferson, AL $47,271 Linden, AL $47,208

Jones, AL $47,602 Maplesville, AL $47,700 Lower Peach Tree, AL $47,153 Lowndesboro, AL $47,556 Mc Williams, AL $47,126 Magnolia, AL $47,138 Marion, AL $47,854 Ramer, AL $47,509

Rutledge, AL $47,189 Shorter, AL $47,487 Tallassee, AL $47,475 Troy, AL $47,213 Titus, AL $47,618 Tuskegee, AL $47,361 Tuskegee Institute, AL $47,573 Union Springs, AL $47,284

Verbena, AL $47,679 Wetumpka, AL $47,581 Montgomery, AL $47,692 Anniston, AL $47,776 Oxford, AL $47,698 Alexandria, AL $47,688 Ashland, AL $47,445 Bynum, AL $47,889

Choccolocco, AL $47,515 Cragford, AL $47,160 Daviston, AL $47,258 De Armanville, AL $47,515 Delta, AL $47,255 Eastaboga, AL $48,001 Edwardsville, AL $47,697 Fruithurst, AL $47,876

Graham, AL $48,124 Heflin, AL $47,445 Jacksonville, AL $47,400 Lineville, AL $47,348 Millerville, AL $47,531 Munford, AL $47,814 Muscadine, AL $48,364 Ohatchee, AL $47,901

Piedmont, AL $47,342 Ranburne, AL $48,224 Roanoke, AL $47,702 Spring Garden, AL $47,531 Wadley, AL $47,345 Weaver, AL $47,588 Wedowee, AL $47,240 Wellington, AL $47,555

Woodland, AL $47,853 Dothan, AL $46,123 Abbeville, AL $46,613 Ariton, AL $46,571 Ashford, AL $46,203 Bellwood, AL $46,468 Black, AL $46,571 Chancellor, AL $46,556

Sulligent, AL $46,831 Townley, AL $48,165 Vernon, AL $46,746 Vina, AL $47,024 Winfield, AL $47,504 Decatur, AL $49,809 Anderson, AL $47,705 Athens, AL $49,024

Belle Mina, AL $50,964 Cherokee, AL $46,575 Cloverdale, AL $46,387 Courtland, AL $47,423 Danville, AL $48,318 Elkmont, AL $49,352 Eva, AL $50,023 Falkville, AL $49,371

Florence, AL $46,322 Hartselle, AL $49,655 Hillsboro, AL $48,062 Killen, AL $46,443 Leighton, AL $46,467 Lester, AL $48,371 Lexington, AL $46,895 Mooresville, AL $50,910

Moulton, AL $48,095 Mount Hope, AL $47,224 Rogersville, AL $47,125 Russellville, AL $46,626 Sheffield, AL $46,322 Muscle Shoals, AL $46,335 Spruce Pine, AL $46,771 Plantersville, AL $47,659

Somerville, AL $50,874 Tanner, AL $50,415 Town Creek, AL $46,887 Trinity, AL $48,565 Tuscumbia, AL $46,391 Waterloo, AL $46,634 Ardmore, AL $50,723 Bridgeport, AL $48,555

Brownsboro, AL $52,038 Capshaw, AL $49,838 Dutton, AL $48,559 Estillfork, AL $50,077 Fackler, AL $49,198 Grant, AL $50,767 Gurley, AL $51,858 Harvest, AL $51,572

Hazel Green, AL $51,349 Hollytree, AL $51,099 Hollywood, AL $49,107 Laceys Spring, AL $51,415 Langston, AL $49,820 Madison, AL $51,286 Meridianville, AL $51,871 New Hope, AL $51,281

New Market, AL $51,301 Normal, AL $51,956 Owens Cross Roads, AL $51,885 Paint Rock, AL $51,409 Pisgah, AL $48,513 Princeton, AL $51,053 Ryland, AL $52,038 Scottsboro, AL $50,003

Section, AL $49,220 Stevenson, AL $48,720 Toney, AL $51,466 Trenton, AL $50,875 Valhermoso Springs, AL $51,415 Woodville, AL $51,005 Huntsville, AL $52,038 Vance, AL $49,103

Pell City, AL $48,780 Tuscaloosa, AL $49,663 Abernant, AL $49,003 Akron, AL $48,768 Aliceville, AL $47,551 Boligee, AL $47,752 Brookwood, AL $49,142 Buhl, AL $49,416

Carrollton, AL $47,120 Clinton, AL $48,256 Coaling, AL $49,379 Coker, AL $49,494 Cottondale, AL $49,422 Duncanville, AL $49,361 Echola, AL $49,211 Elrod, AL $48,790

Emelle, AL $47,322 Epes, AL $47,414 Ethelsville, AL $46,311 Eutaw, AL $48,391 Fosters, AL $49,391 Gainesville, AL $47,562 Gordo, AL $48,695 Kellerman, AL $49,220

Knoxville, AL $49,065 Livingston, AL $47,397 Mc Shan, AL $46,865 Northport, AL $49,664 Moundville, AL $49,122 Panola, AL $47,417 Peterson, AL $49,220 Ralph, AL $49,178

Reform, AL $47,396 Samantha, AL $48,995 Gadsden, AL $47,546 Rainbow City, AL $48,066 Albertville, AL $48,948 Altoona, AL $48,289 Ashville, AL $48,265 Attalla, AL $47,753

Boaz, AL $48,142 Bryant, AL $48,546 Cedar Bluff, AL $47,669 Centre, AL $47,385 Collinsville, AL $47,828 Crossville, AL $48,450 Dawson, AL $48,208 Douglas, AL $48,576

Flat Rock, AL $48,488 Fort Payne, AL $48,002 Fyffe, AL $48,497 Gallant, AL $48,173 Gaylesville, AL $47,928 Geraldine, AL $48,569 Groveoak, AL $49,338 Guntersville, AL $49,894

Henagar, AL $48,407 Higdon, AL $48,508 Horton, AL $48,650 Ider, AL $48,438 Leesburg, AL $47,333 Mentone, AL $48,239 Rainsville, AL $48,209 Steele, AL $48,318

Sylvania, AL $48,309 Valley Head, AL $48,318 Walnut Grove, AL $48,407 Autaugaville, AL $47,512 Banks, AL $47,120 Billingsley, AL $47,647 Booth, AL $47,598 Brantley, AL $47,156

Brundidge, AL $47,034 Cecil, AL $47,514 Chapman, AL $47,193 Clayton, AL $47,084 Clio, AL $46,713 Coosada, AL $47,691 Deatsville, AL $47,629 East Tallassee, AL $47,410

Eclectic, AL $47,475 Elmore, AL $47,656 Equality, AL $47,600 Eufaula, AL $47,211 Dozier, AL $47,158 Fitzpatrick, AL $47,444 Forest Home, AL $47,206 Fort Davis, AL $47,295

Fort Deposit, AL $47,428 Georgiana, AL $47,194 Glenwood, AL $47,112 Goshen, AL $47,198 Grady, AL $47,425 Greenville, AL $47,301 Gantt, AL $47,349 Hardaway, AL $47,399

Hayneville, AL $47,495 Highland Home, AL $47,383 Honoraville, AL $47,323 Hope Hull, AL $47,583 Kent, AL $47,469 Lapine, AL $47,422 Letohatchee, AL $47,498 Louisville, AL $47,010

Luverne, AL $47,244 Marbury, AL $47,636 Mathews, AL $47,506 Midway, AL $47,103 Millbrook, AL $47,692 Mount Meigs, AL $47,600 Perote, AL $47,155 Petrey, AL $47,251

Pike Road, AL $47,587 Pine Level, AL $47,437 Prattville, AL $47,678

Railroad Worker Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Railroad Worker salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $49,352. While startup companies pay approximate $49,352.

Railroad Worker Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,352
Growth Stage	51~500	$49,352
Established	501~5000	$49,352
Enterprise	5000+	$49,352

Railroad Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Railroad Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$44,688

Average $49,352/year

$54,040

$3,724

Average $4,113/month

$4,503

$859

Average $949/week

$1,039

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,040	$4,503	$1,039	$26
Average	$49,352	$4,113	$949	$24
25th Percentile	$44,688	$3,724	$859	$21

Railroad Worker Salary Growth & Career Path

Railroad Worker

Transportation Clerk II

Dispatcher II

Transportation Manager

Lead Dispatcher

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Railroad Worker, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Railroad Worker Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Transportation Clerk II	$45,349	-8%
Dispatcher II	$45,110	-9%

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