The salary statistics of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare railroad conductors and yardmasters salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,580 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing. 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 $96,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid railroad conductors and yardmasters is $44,580.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of railroad conductors and yardmasters in the industry sector of transportation and warehousing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $63,430 | 3.94% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | $60,930 | 6.76% | - |
| 2016 | $56,810 | 2.76% | - |
| 2015 | $55,240 | 1.90% | - |
| 2014 | $54,190 | -3.86% | - |
| 2013 | $56,280 | 2.93% | - |
| 2012 | $54,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of railroad conductors and yardmasters in two industries in the transportation and warehousing 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 |
|---|---|
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | |
| Urban Transit Systems | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].