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AAR Car Repair Facility Labor Rate
09/30/2026
Effective October 1, 2026, the US Car Repair Facility Labor Rate is $181.03. This is an increase of approximately $2.40 (or 1.3%) from the labor rate estimated on July 1, 2026.
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AAR Car Repair Labor Rate
07/01/2026
The US Car Repair Labor Rate is $178.63, effective July 1, 2026, an increase of approximately 2.34% or $4.08 from the labor rate estimated on April 1, 2026. The increase is a result of a general wage increase for most railroads that is also effective July 1, 2026.
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