Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 15 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$58,030
Highest
$73,840
New York
Lowest
$47,780
Arkansas
Total Employment
1,510
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $73,840 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $73,620 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $70,480 |
| 4 | California | $65,500 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $64,130 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $59,450 |
| 7 | Florida | $58,220 |
| 8 | Ohio | $58,000 |
| 9 | Alabama | $57,050 |
| 10 | Texas | $53,250 |
| 11 | Kansas | $52,710 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $50,090 |
| 13 | Georgia | $48,700 |
| 14 | Indiana | $47,960 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $47,780 |