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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in the Industry of Support Activities for Rail Transportation

The salary statistics and trend of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry of support activities for rail transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare railroad conductors and yardmasters salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$33,800
25th Percentile Wage
$40,320
50th Percentile Wage
$47,240
75th Percentile Wage
$56,500
90th Percentile Wage
$64,160

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry of support activities for rail transportation. 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 $64,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent railroad conductors and yardmasters is $33,800.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry of Support Activities for Rail Transportation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$47,240
5.36% 15.14%
2016
$44,710
13.13% -
2015
$38,840
6.44% -
2014
$36,340
-2.70% -
2013
$37,320
-7.42% -
2012
$40,090
- -

Table 3. Compare Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Different Industries within the Transportation and Warehousing Sector

The average salaries of railroad conductors and yardmasters in eight industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of railroad conductors and yardmasters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Rail Transportation
$61,090
Rail Transportation
$61,090
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
$55,640
Urban Transit Systems
$55,640
Support Activities for Transportation
$47,810
Support Activities for Rail Transportation
$47,240
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
$34,710
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
$34,710

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