Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary
The median railroad conductors and yardmasters salary in the United States is $78,000 per year ($37.50/hour). Salaries range from $58,740 at the entry level to $109,770+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 46,440 railroad conductors and yardmasters jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.50
per hour
Employment
46,440
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$58,740
25th percentile
$65,610
Median
$78,000
75th percentile
$83,820
90th percentile
$109,770
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.1%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
3,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$52K$102K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oklahoma
$102K
+31%
Pennsylvania
$84K
+7%
Maryland
$83K
+7%
Indiana
$81K
+4%
Delaware
$80K
+3%
New York
$80K
+3%
Virginia
$80K
+2%
Illinois
$80K
+2%
Florida
$80K
+2%
Washington
$79K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $102,260 | +31.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $83,610 | +7.2% |
| Maryland | $83,390 | +6.9% |
| Indiana | $81,260 | +4.2% |
| Delaware | $80,410 | +3.1% |
| New York | $80,000 | +2.6% |
| Virginia | $79,900 | +2.4% |
| Illinois | $79,820 | +2.3% |
| Florida | $79,600 | +2.1% |
| Washington | $79,040 | +1.3% |
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,120 | +23.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,400 | +18.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,000 | +2.6% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,790 | -23.3% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,440 | -40.5% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $45,600 | -41.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $38,020 | -51.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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