How much does a rail yard engineer make in Arkansas?
$38,980a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Arkansas. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.74
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,550Median: $38,980Highest 10%: $72,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| 75th | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 90th | $72,340 | $34.78 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 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 Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.74 ($38,980 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $38,980 against $60,600 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Arkansas ranks 17 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.