The salary statistics of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare railroad conductors and yardmasters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) railroad conductors and yardmasters is $61,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid railroad conductors and yardmasters is $41,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $53,340 | 6.30% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | $49,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of railroad conductors and yardmasters in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed railroad conductors and yardmasters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].