SOC 53-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters — Delaware
Delaware
The median wage here is $80,410 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $80,410 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $78,000. Half of workers earn between $80,410 and $82,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $74,530 and the ninetieth at $130,710.
Among the 33 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 5th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 151st of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,530 | −4.4% |
| 25th | $80,410 | +3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $80,410 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $82,330 | +5.6% |
| 90th | $130,710 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $87,540 | +12.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $80,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,571US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,410 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,530 to $130,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 5th of 33 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $80,410, or $38.66 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 $78,000, so pay in Delaware is 3.1% 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 Delaware earns more than $130,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,530 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.
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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