Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$74,080
National average
Salary Range
$53,490 – $103,350
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,560 | $57,670 | $94,390 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $83,200 | $66,060 | $83,340 |
| Indiana | $82,460 | $65,370 | $82,610 |
| Florida | $82,060 | $49,180 | $82,060 |
| Delaware | $80,970 | $64,250 | $106,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,180 | $50,910 | $79,750 |
| Maryland | $78,190 | $57,540 | $109,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,050 | $54,170 | $78,050 |
| New York | $78,050 | $64,010 | $107,830 |
| Nebraska | $77,330 | $63,270 | $109,700 |
| Virginia | $76,720 | $49,560 | $79,230 |
| Iowa | $76,640 | $63,370 | $77,300 |
| Oklahoma | $76,040 | $61,360 | $110,370 |
| Montana | $75,990 | $63,260 | $88,190 |
| Illinois | $75,970 | $57,760 | $97,260 |
| Arizona | $74,160 | $52,370 | $100,770 |
| Michigan | $73,780 | $51,370 | $86,290 |
| South Carolina | $72,520 | $47,370 | $182,940 |
| Minnesota | $71,930 | $60,660 | $98,260 |
| Idaho | $70,210 | $49,930 | $77,740 |
| Colorado | $70,000 | $52,240 | $107,770 |
| New Mexico | $69,460 | $56,390 | $81,010 |
| Wisconsin | $67,670 | $66,600 | $67,680 |
| Texas | $67,580 | $62,970 | $77,790 |
| California | $67,550 | $67,010 | $104,690 |
| Oregon | $66,910 | $59,790 | $88,830 |
| Wyoming | $66,760 | $66,760 | $101,600 |
| Missouri | $66,370 | $66,290 | $77,950 |
| Arkansas | $66,070 | $46,330 | $83,050 |
| Kansas | $65,940 | $49,000 | $79,290 |
| New Hampshire | $62,160 | $57,560 | $92,630 |
| West Virginia | $62,120 | $42,460 | $101,700 |
| Georgia | $61,920 | $46,410 | $91,570 |
| Tennessee | $61,890 | $45,060 | $92,570 |
| South Dakota | $61,860 | $37,530 | $79,150 |
| Washington | $61,860 | $61,650 | $87,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $58,280 | $47,210 | $85,020 |
| North Carolina | $55,880 | $50,730 | $81,010 |
| Ohio | $53,490 | $53,170 | $71,530 |
| Kentucky | $51,570 | $51,500 | $56,960 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,380 | $34,960 | $46,720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make?▾
The median annual salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is $74,080, with a typical range of $53,490 – $103,350 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters?▾
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions typically start around $53,490 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasterss earn the most?▾
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasterss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.