Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary by State and Metro Area
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in the United States earn a median salary of $60,600/year ($29.14/hr). Salaries range from $44,540 to $100,270 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across 17 states and 2 metro areas where BLS publishes data.
$45K
10th percentile
$53K
25th percentile
$61K
Median
$80K
75th percentile
$100K
90th percentile
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary by state
| State | Median | Hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $91K | $43.93/hr | 40 |
| Florida | $80K | $38.63/hr | 120 |
| New Jersey | $71K | $34.15/hr | 130 |
| California | $67K | $32.29/hr | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $65K | $31.43/hr | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $63K | $30.48/hr | 70 |
| Kentucky | $62K | $29.84/hr | 110 |
| Colorado | $61K | $29.22/hr | , |
| Ohio | $59K | $28.59/hr | , |
| Utah | $58K | $28.07/hr | , |
| Kansas | $56K | $26.97/hr | , |
| Indiana | $54K | $26.16/hr | 190 |
| Tennessee | $54K | $25.99/hr | 60 |
| Texas | $53K | $25.54/hr | 50 |
| Nevada | $49K | $23.55/hr | 40 |
| Alabama | $49K | $23.51/hr | 80 |
| Arkansas | $39K | $18.74/hr | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 17 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
Top paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $61K | , |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54K | 60 |