Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in the United States is around $69190 per year.

How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in the United States?

In the United States, Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters earn an average hourly wage of $33.26 and a mean annual wage of $69190.

Mean Hourly Wage

$33.26

Mean Annual Wage

$69190

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters earnings by experience

For Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $23.88 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $29.6 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $32.78, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $35.7. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $42.42 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $49680 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $61570 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $68180. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $74260, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $88230 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$23.88

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$49680

Earnings for Junior-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.6

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$61570

Earnings for Mid-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Median Hourly Wage

$32.78

Median Annual Wage

$68180

Earnings for Senior-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$35.7

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$74260

Earnings for Top-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$42.42

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$88230

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)