How much does a rail yard engineer make in Kentucky?
$62,070a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Kentucky. That is $29.84 an hour or $5,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.84
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,770Median: $62,070Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.25 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 4. California | $67,160 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $65,380 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
| 8. Colorado | $60,770 |
| 9. Ohio | $59,460 |
| 10. Utah | $58,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.84 ($62,070 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $62,070 against $60,600 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 7 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.