Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,030
↑ 41.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.6% since 2011 ($40,990 → $58,030)
🏆Peak year: 2021 at $61,090
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,030 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $57,070 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $56,340 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | $61,090 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | $51,720 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $49,330 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | $52,630 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $50,150 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | $50,470 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | $45,780 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | $43,880 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $42,280 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $41,230 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $40,990 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.