How much does a rail yard engineer make in California?
$67,160a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in California. That is $32.29 an hour or $5,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.29
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,990Median: $67,160Highest 10%: $67,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,990 | $32.21 | |
| 25th | $67,130 | $32.27 | |
| Median | $67,160 | $32.29 | |
| 75th | $67,160 | $32.29 | |
| 90th | $67,160 | $32.29 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 1. West Virginia | $91,380 |
| 2. Florida | $80,360 |
| 3. New Jersey | $71,030 |
| 4. California | $67,160 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $65,380 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $32.29 ($67,160 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $67,160 against $60,600 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for rail yard engineer pay?
California ranks 4 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.