How much does a rail yard engineer make in Nevada?
$48,970a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Nevada. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.54
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $48,970Highest 10%: $58,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $48,970 | $23.54 | |
| 75th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| 90th | $58,640 | $28.19 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 12. Indiana | $54,420 |
| 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 Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $23.54 ($48,970 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $48,970 against $60,600 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Nevada rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Nevada ranks 15 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.