SOC 53-4013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — Florida
Florida
In Florida the median wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers reaches $80,360 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers reaches $80,360 a year. That is 32.6% more than the national median of $60,600. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,360 and $80,580. The lowest tenth earn under $56,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,580.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 17 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 162nd of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,900 | −6.1% |
| 25th | $80,360 | +32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $80,360 | +32.6% |
| 75th | $80,580 | +33.0% |
| 90th | $80,580 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $77,700 | +28.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $80,360 buys what $77,718 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,718US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,360 a year, 32.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,900 to $80,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 17 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $80,360, or $38.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,600, so pay in Florida is 32.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $80,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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