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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$60,690
Median Annual
$58,030
Total Workforce
3,070
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | $81,100 | - |
| #2 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $77,670 | 40 |
| #3 | West Virginia | $74,450 | 70 |
| #4 | North Dakota | $70,080 | 50 |
| #5 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $68,120 | 40 |
| #6 | New Jersey | $65,710 | 210 |
| #7 | California | $62,490 | 280 |
| #8 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,640 | 50 |
| #9 | Texas | $59,530 | 80 |
| #10 | Pennsylvania | $58,290 | 60 |
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