SOC 53-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters — New Mexico
New Mexico
At $77,890, median pay for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New Mexico tracks the national median of $78,000 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,890, median pay for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New Mexico tracks the national median of $78,000 closely. Pay ranges from under $64,890 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,370 to $77,890.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. New Mexico ranks number 15th out of 33 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 176th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,890 | −16.8% |
| 25th | $76,370 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $77,890 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $77,890 | −0.1% |
| 90th | $77,890 | −0.1% |
| Mean | $75,150 | −3.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $77,890 goes as far as $84,479 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,479US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,890 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,890 to $77,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 33 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $77,890, or $37.45 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 New Mexico is 0.1% lower. 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 New Mexico earns more than $77,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,890 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 400 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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