How much does a Train Operator make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Train Operator in California is $61,048. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,847 to a high of $75,236, with most professionals earning between $54,661 and $68,475.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Train Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Train Operator Salary $48,847 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Train Operator Salary $54,661 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Train Operator Salary $61,048 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Train Operator Salary $68,475 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Train Operator Salary $75,236 CA April 01, 2025
25% $54,661 10% $48,847 90% $75,236 75% $68,475 $61,048 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $62,220 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $63,503 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $65,361 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $62,172 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $60,729 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $64,506 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $62,303 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $59,149 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $72,523 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $72,357 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Train Operator

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Training Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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