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What is a marine railway operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a marine railway operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $44.97 an hour? That's $93,531 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMarine Railway OperatorUS Average
Salary
7.3

Avg. Salary $93,531

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.4

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
7.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.79%

Asian 0.79%

Black or African American 6.72%

Hispanic or Latino 13.83%

Unknown 4.35%

White 73.52%

Gender

female 12.75%

male 87.25%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a marine railway operator

  1. Explore marine railway operator education requirements

    Most common marine railway operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    46.7 %

    High School Diploma

    29.3 %

    Associate

    9.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific marine railway operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Equipment44.27%
    Routine Maintenance24.55%
    Boats19.34%
    Combat4.85%
    Terminal Operations3.92%
  3. Complete relevant marine railway operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marine railway operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a marine railway operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marine railway operator resumes.
  4. Research marine railway operator duties and responsibilities

    • Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
    • Lead compression shift of twenty-one operators and supporting staff in daily operations of manufacturing generic prescription medications in a GMP setting.
    • Provide troubleshooting, conflict management, and expedient resolution of technical and/or floor issues with solutions-orient leadership.
  5. Apply for marine railway operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a marine railway operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average marine railway operator salary

The average marine railway operator salary in the United States is $93,531 per year or $45 per hour. Marine railway operator salaries range between $63,000 and $138,000 per year.

Average marine railway operator salary
$93,531 Yearly
$44.97 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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