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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Georgia

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Georgia make a median of $61,920 a year, or about $29.77 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Georgia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$62K
Median annual
$29.77/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$92K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $62K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,070/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,385/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,636/mo

About railroad conductors and yardmasters

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 42,710
Georgia employed: 1,370
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $46,410, 25th percentile $59,640, median $61,920, 75th percentile $78,410, 90th percentile $91,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$60KMedian$62K75th$78K90th$92K
Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $46,410, 25th percentile $59,640, median $61,920, 75th percentile $78,410, 90th percentile $91,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level railroad conductors and yardmasters (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Georgia?

The median is $61,920 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,410, and experienced railroad conductors and yardmasters can clear $91,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $62K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,070/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 35.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a railroad conductors and yardmasters salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median railroad conductors and yardmasters salary is worth about $67,385 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do railroad conductors and yardmasters get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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