Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — Job Outlook

Employment of rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers is projected to grow +0.3% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $58,030 as of the latest data. About 3,300 people were employed in this role.