SOC 53-4031 · May 2025 · United States
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters across the United States is $78,000 per year, measured over 46,440 jobs. The highest state median is in Oklahoma, at $102,260.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Pay for this occupation varies by 95.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oklahoma pays $102,260 and Kentucky pays $52,380.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $102,260 | 310 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $83,610 | 2,750 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $83,390 | 300 | |
| 4 | Indiana | $81,260 | 1,720 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $80,410 | — | |
| 6 | New York | $80,000 | 6,980 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $79,900 | 900 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $79,820 | 2,790 | |
| 9 | Florida | $79,600 | 760 | |
| 10 | Washington | $79,040 | 810 |
States with the most Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 6,980 | $80,000 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,640 | $68,980 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 2,790 | $79,820 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 2,750 | $83,610 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 1,740 | $75,810 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 1,720 | $81,260 | |
| 7 | California | 1,500 | $69,950 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 1,480 | $61,390 | |
| 9 | Kansas | 1,200 | $68,730 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 970 | $68,030 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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