Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Occupation

$74,080
National Median Salary
$35.62
Median Hourly Wage
42,710
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$53,490
$63,480
$74,080
$82,060
$103,350

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+35.3%
10 Year Change
$54,770
2014 Median
$74,080
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Industry Annual Median Employment
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $90,860 220
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $78,050 3,700
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $78,050 3,920
Rail Transportation $73,640 37,390
Support Activities for Transportation $55,650 850

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Top Paying States for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

State Annual Median Employment
Indiana $82,460 1,670
Florida $82,060 1,250
Delaware $80,970 —
Pennsylvania $79,180 2,580
Maryland $78,190 280

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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Rail Transportation Support Activities for Transportation Support Activities for Rail Transportation Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation