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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Wisconsin

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Wisconsin make a median of $67,670 a year, or about $32.53 an hour. The range runs from $67K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.

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

$68K
Median annual
$32.53/hr
Hourly rate
$67K
Entry level (10th %)
$68K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $68K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,454/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home27% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$71,738/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,252/mo

About railroad conductors and yardmasters

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 42,710
Wisconsin employed: 410
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $66,600, 25th percentile $67,130, median $67,670, 75th percentile $67,680, 90th percentile $67,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$67K25th$67KMedian$68K75th$68K90th$68K
Bar chart showing Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $66,600, 25th percentile $67,130, median $67,670, 75th percentile $67,680, 90th percentile $67,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level railroad conductors and yardmasters (10th percentile) start around $67K. Mid-career wages sit at $68K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $1K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Wisconsin?

The median is $67,670 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $66,600, and experienced railroad conductors and yardmasters can clear $67,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $68K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,454/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 27% 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 Wisconsin?

Wisconsin 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 $71,738 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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