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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in New York (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 6,980 employed

Annual Mean
$86,720
$41.69/hr
Annual Median
$80,000
$38.46/hr
Bottom 10%
$65,610
$31.54/hr
Top 10%
$109,770
$52.78/hr
Location vs National Average
New York
$86,720
Difference
+9.6% vs US avg
US National
$79,100

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$65,610
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$78,970
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$80,000
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$105,210
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$109,770

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$66K

25th

$79K

Median

$80K

75th

$105K

90th

$110K

New York has a moderate number of Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions (approximately 6,980), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New York, Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salaries range from $65,610 at the 10th percentile to $109,770 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $44,160 (55% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New York

Metro areas with highest Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters wages

How Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Compares in New York

The average Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary of $86,720 in New York ranks above the national average of $79,100. There are approximately 6,980 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasterss employed in New York.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.