Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in United States
The median railroad conductors and yardmasters salary is $78,000 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary FAQs
What is the average Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in United States?
The median Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in United States is $78,000 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of railroad conductors and yardmasterss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $58,740 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $109,770 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $78,000.
Do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Pennsylvania is among the highest at $83,610, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 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.