How much does a rail yard engineer make in Alabama?
$48,900a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Alabama. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $75,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $75,220 | $36.16 | |
| 90th | $75,220 | $36.16 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 13. Tennessee | $54,060 |
| 14. Texas | $53,130 |
| 15. Nevada | $48,970 |
| 16. Alabama | $48,900 |
| 17. Arkansas | $38,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $48,900 against $60,600 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Alabama ranks 16 of 17 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.