SOC 53-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters — West Virginia
West Virginia
The median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in West Virginia is $55,180 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,000 — a gap of 29.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in West Virginia is $55,180 per year, substantially below the national median of $78,000 — a gap of 29.3%. Pay ranges from under $46,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,160 to $76,820.
Employment stands at 320, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 33 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 32nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 277th of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,570 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $55,160 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $55,180 | −29.3% |
| 75th | $76,820 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $99,330 | +27.3% |
| Mean | $65,470 | −16.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $55,180 goes as far as $61,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,180 a year, 29.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,570 to $99,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 33 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $55,180, or $26.53 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 West Virginia is 29.3% 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 West Virginia earns more than $99,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,570 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 320 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. 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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