What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for High Speed Rail?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where High Speed Rail jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is San Mateo, CA (15.3% above average), followed by San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage San Mateo, CA $126,299 $10,524 $2,428 $60.72 San Francisco, CA $126,077 $10,506 $2,424 $60.61 Sunnyvale, CA $124,981 $10,415 $2,403 $60.09 Santa Clara, CA $124,417 $10,368 $2,392 $59.82 Fremont, CA $124,049 $10,337 $2,385 $59.64 Daly City, CA $123,002 $10,250 $2,365 $59.14 Berkeley, CA $122,399 $10,199 $2,353 $58.85 San Jose, CA $122,300 $10,191 $2,351 $58.80 Santa Rosa, CA $121,993 $10,166 $2,346 $58.65 Livermore, CA $121,764 $10,147 $2,341 $58.54

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Q: How much does a High Speed Rail make?

The average annual pay for a high speed rail in the United States is $109,578 a year — that works out to approximately $52.68 an hour. The middle 80% of High Speed Rails earn between $34,000 (10th percentile) and $170,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 1 Best Paying Related High Speed Rail Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to High Speed Rail in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Construction Science Management at $14,410 (13.2%) above High Speed Rail. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Construction Science Management $95,168 $7,930 $1,830 $45.75

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How much does a High Speed Rail make?

As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a High Speed Rail in the United States is $109,578 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.68 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,107/week or $9,131/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $182,500 and as low as $23,000, the majority of High Speed Rail salaries currently range between $65,500 (25th percentile) to $152,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $170,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a High Speed Rail varies greatly (by as much as 87000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A High Speed Rail in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $109,578 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $109,578. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for High Speed Rail salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for High Speed Rail jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for High Speed Rail Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a High Speed Rail job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Mateo, CA, , with San Francisco, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $15,403 (14.1%), and San Mateo, CA, furthers that trend with another $16,721 (15.3%) above the $109,578 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a High Speed Rail appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between San Mateo, CA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a High Speed Rail role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
San Mateo, CA	$126,299	$10,524	$2,428	$60.72
San Francisco, CA	$126,077	$10,506	$2,424	$60.61
Sunnyvale, CA	$124,981	$10,415	$2,403	$60.09
Santa Clara, CA	$124,417	$10,368	$2,392	$59.82
Fremont, CA	$124,049	$10,337	$2,385	$59.64
Daly City, CA	$123,002	$10,250	$2,365	$59.14
Berkeley, CA	$122,399	$10,199	$2,353	$58.85
San Jose, CA	$122,300	$10,191	$2,351	$58.80
Santa Rosa, CA	$121,993	$10,166	$2,346	$58.65
Livermore, CA	$121,764	$10,147	$2,341	$58.54

What are Top 1 Best Paying Related High Speed Rail Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the High Speed Rail job category, we found that Construction Science Management jobs have average salaries similar than High Speed Rail jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Construction Science Management	$95,168	$7,930	$1,830	$45.75

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Infographic detailing High Speed Rail salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $109,578 per year or $52.68 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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