Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and gravel pits, and mines. Include ballast cleaning machine operators and road bed tamping machine operators.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 470 | 18.43 | 14.03 | 20.63 | 38,330 | 29,170 | 42,910 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 450 | 370 | -80 | -17.78 | 10 | Caution |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation