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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Kansas

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Kansas make a median of $65,940 a year, or about $31.7 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.

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

$66K
Median annual
$31.7/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$79K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $66K get you in Kansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,306/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,066/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$73,643/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,240/mo

About railroad conductors and yardmasters

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 42,710
Kansas employed: 1,300
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Kansas

Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $49,000, 25th percentile $49,360, median $65,940, 75th percentile $67,060, 90th percentile $79,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$49KMedian$66K75th$67K90th$79K
Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $49,000, 25th percentile $49,360, median $65,940, 75th percentile $67,060, 90th percentile $79,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level railroad conductors and yardmasters (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Kansas?

The median is $65,940 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,000, and experienced railroad conductors and yardmasters can clear $79,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $66K enough to live in Kansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,306/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 24.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

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

Kansas 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 $73,643 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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