Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary
U.S. median base pay
$78,000
BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 46,440 jobs
- 10th pct
- $58,740
- Middle 50%
- $65,610–$83,820
- 90th pct
- $109,770
The BLS estimates 46,440 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $78,000 (May 2025, SOC 53-4031).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE46,440 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$59K
P10
$66K
P25
$78K
MEDIAN
$84K
P75
$110K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$58,740P25$65,610MEDIAN$78,000P75$83,820P90$109,770
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What is the median Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in the U.S.?
$78,000 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $65,610–$83,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.