SOC 53-4031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is $74,090 per year ($35.62/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $63,482 and $82,056 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $103,355 per year. There are approximately 42,710 railroad conductors and yardmasters employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $25.72 | $53,498 |
| P25 | $30.52 | $63,482 |
| P50MEDIAN | $35.62 | $74,090 |
| P75 | $39.45 | $82,056 |
| P90 | $49.69 | $103,355 |
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 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is $74,090 per year ($35.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $63,482 and $82,056 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is $103,355 per year ($49.69/hr). The 75th percentile is $82,056 per year.
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters (10th percentile) earn approximately $53,498 per year ($25.72/hr). The 25th percentile is $63,482 per year.
Free BLS wage benchmarks, JOLTS talent signals, and AI analyst briefs