How much does a rail yard engineer make in Colorado?
$60,770a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Colorado. That is $29.22 an hour or $5,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.22
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 17
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,810Median: $60,770Highest 10%: $81,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,810 | $26.35 | |
| 25th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $81,670 | $39.26 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 5. Pennsylvania | $65,380 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
| 8. Colorado | $60,770 |
| 9. Ohio | $59,460 |
| 10. Utah | $58,380 |
| 11. Kansas | $56,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.22 ($60,770 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $60,770 against $60,600 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 8 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.