SOC 53-4013 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is $58,032 per year ($27.90/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $51,771 and $65,520 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $79,082 per year. There are approximately 3,300 rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.40 | $44,512 |
| P25 | $24.89 | $51,771 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.90 | $58,032 |
| P75 | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| P90 | $38.02 | $79,082 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is $58,032 per year ($27.90/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $51,771 and $65,520 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is $79,082 per year ($38.02/hr). The 75th percentile is $65,520 per year.
Entry-level Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers (10th percentile) earn approximately $44,512 per year ($21.40/hr). The 25th percentile is $51,771 per year.
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