Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in United States
The median rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers salary is $60,600 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 18.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary FAQs
What is the average Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in United States?
The median Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in United States is $60,600 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $44,540 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $100,270 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $60,600.
Do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - West Virginia is among the highest at $91,380, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.