Train Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Train Planner make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Train Planner in the United States is $68,247 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,378
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,311 to $74,073
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,996
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Train Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,073 $6,173 $1,424 $36
Average $68,247 $5,687 $1,312 $33
25th Percentile $61,311 $5,109 $1,179 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Train Planner Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Train Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Train Planner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,818
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,849
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,666
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,523
  • Expert (over 8 years): $111,675
Levels Salary
Train Pla... Level Train Planner$67,818
Maintenan... Level Train Planner$88,849
Maintenan... Level Train Planner$111,666
Maintenan... Level Train Planner$128,523
Maintenan... Level Train Planner$111,675
$67,818 0 yr
$88,849 < 2 yrs
$111,666 2-4 yrs
$128,523 5-8 yrs
$111,675 > 8 yrs
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How Do Train Planner 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 Train Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,563.
  • California: $75,276.
  • Massachusetts: $74,273.

Top Paying Cities for Train Planners

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:

  • San Jose: $86,079
  • San Francisco: $85,137
  • Oakland: $83,343

What Skills Can Increase a Train Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 11.78% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Predictive Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Predictive maintenance techniques are designed to help determine the condition of in-service equipment in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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Planning 11.78%
Predictive Maintenance 1.85%
Plumbing 1.42%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Train Planner's salary.
  • Bill of Materials: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Bill of Materials
 $82,578
21%
Time Management
 $79,849
17%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $79,166
16%
Project Management
 $77,119
13%
Analysis
 $77,119
13%
Computerized Maintenance Management System
 $76,436
12%
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Train Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Train Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Train Planner positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Train Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Train Planner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$81,896$39.020%
Energy & Utilities$78,484$38.015%
Chemicals$75,071$36.010%
Transportation$75,071$36.010%

Train Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Train Planner'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.

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$61,311
Average $68,247/year
$74,073
$5,109
Average $5,687/month
$6,173
$1,179
Average $1,312/week
$1,424
$29
Average $33/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,073 $6,173 $1,424 $36
Average $68,247 $5,687 $1,312 $33
25th Percentile $61,311 $5,109 $1,179 $29

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Salary Trends for Train Planner

Salaries for a Train Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,513 in 2023 to around $57,507 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Train Planner salary trends, .

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