The average salary for a railroad conductors and yardmaster in the United States is $72,220, but the range typically falls between $62,180 and $78,490. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.72, with a range between $29.89 and $37.74.
There are approximately 46,490 people employed as a railroad conductors and yardmaster in the United States. With Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois employing the highest number of railroad conductors and yardmasters.The state with the best pay for a railroad conductors and yardmaster is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $82,220, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $50,560.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $54,610 | $26.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,180 | $29.89 |
| Median | $71,130 | $34.2 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,490 | $37.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $99,210 | $47.7 |
The salary of a railroad conductors and yardmaster can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a railroad conductors and yardmaster in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for railroad conductors and yardmasters are Massachusetts, Indiana, Colorado, Florida, South Carolina while the worst states are Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Dakota, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $58,870 | $67,860 | $80,010 |
| Arkansas | $37,860 | $63,770 | $79,730 |
| California | $63,830 | $71,550 | $105,220 |
| Colorado | $59,830 | $78,400 | $104,420 |
| Delaware | $58,840 | $80,380 | $133,720 |
| Florida | $59,190 | $72,070 | $79,000 |
| Idaho | $47,940 | $66,090 | $67,740 |
| Illinois | $60,260 | $75,470 | $99,250 |
| Indiana | $78,580 | $78,520 | $80,920 |
| Iowa | $60,170 | $70,890 | $85,260 |
| Kansas | $49,100 | $61,930 | $66,030 |
| Kentucky | $49,430 | $50,560 | $49,530 |
| Louisiana | $45,040 | $63,130 | $81,600 |
| Maine | $50,840 | $71,130 | $87,560 |
| Maryland | $57,360 | $75,850 | $92,840 |
| Massachusetts | $64,130 | $82,220 | $100,340 |
| Michigan | $49,530 | $66,470 | $79,260 |
| Minnesota | $65,000 | $72,660 | $79,910 |
| Mississippi | $47,830 | $57,450 | $80,240 |
| Missouri | $57,870 | $66,110 | $73,750 |
| Montana | $61,140 | $71,110 | $85,180 |
| Nebraska | $61,320 | $82,530 | $105,160 |
| New York | $60,000 | $76,640 | $103,510 |
| North Carolina | $51,430 | $73,420 | $81,820 |
| Ohio | $50,970 | $65,770 | $92,190 |
| Oklahoma | $61,570 | $82,100 | $106,660 |
| Oregon | $57,320 | $66,730 | $85,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,190 | $70,340 | $76,940 |
| South Carolina | $48,240 | $67,020 | $78,720 |
| South Dakota | $31,210 | $57,320 | $75,980 |
| Tennessee | $42,930 | $60,170 | $81,820 |
| Texas | $56,220 | $66,550 | $74,560 |
| Washington | $64,450 | $72,780 | $84,360 |
| West Virginia | $46,400 | $67,930 | $96,750 |
| Wisconsin | $64,760 | $64,860 | $64,930 |
| Wyoming | $64,000 | $75,570 | $98,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a railroad conductors and yardmaster can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for railroad conductors and yardmasters is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $103,070.The city with the lowest average salary for railroad conductors and yardmasters is Memphis, TN with an average salary of $42,330.
Areas with highest average salaries for railroad conductors and yardmasters
Areas with lowest average salaries for railroad conductors and yardmasters
The number of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of railroad conductors and yardmasters has increased by 1,570. On average, the number of railroad conductors and yardmasters has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters has increased by $6,780. On average, the salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters has been increasing by 2.6% each year.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for railroad conductors and yardmasters compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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