How much does a rail conductor make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,143 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,703
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,850 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $66,590 |
| 3. United Kingdom | $61,650 |
| 10. Sweden estimate | $38,980 |
| 11. United States | $37,720 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $36,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant$61,170
- Guide$48,580
- Cook$38,970
- Waiter$35,240
- Bartender$34,340
- Hairdresser$37,450
- Beautician$38,440
- Household manager$49,100
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Alaska | $54,290 |
| District of Columbia | $52,730 |
| Kentucky | $44,810 |
| Massachusetts | $43,350 |
| California | $43,340 |
| Hawaii | $42,360 |
| Washington | $41,760 |
| New York | $41,590 |
| Michigan | $40,250 |
| Oregon | $39,910 |
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| New Jersey | $39,760 |
| Illinois | $38,930 |
| Virginia | $38,810 |
| Colorado | $37,550 |
| Arizona | $36,820 |
| North Carolina | $35,740 |
| Connecticut | $34,320 |
| Missouri | $34,110 |
| Maryland | $33,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,000 |
| Oklahoma | $32,920 |
| Nevada | $32,130 |
| Texas | $31,230 |
| Florida | $29,680 |
| South Carolina | $28,710 |
| Tennessee | $27,380 |
| Georgia | $26,330 |
| Ohio | $26,220 |
| Utah | $25,840 |
| Wisconsin | $24,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail conductor make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,143 a month, $37,720 a year.
How much does a rail conductor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $27,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $46,590.
Which country pays a rail conductor the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $61,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a rail conductor the most?
Alaska, with a median of $54,290 a year.
Does a rail conductor make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $48,200 a year against $37,720 in the United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a rail conductor or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: $61,170 a year against $37,720 for a rail conductor, 1.6 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate