How much does a rail yard engineer make in New Jersey?
$71,030a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in New Jersey. That is $34.15 an hour or $5,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.15
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,350Median: $71,030Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,350 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| Median | $71,030 | $34.15 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.14 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.14 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $53,890 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $34.15 ($71,030 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $71,030 against $60,600 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for rail yard engineer pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 17 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays rail yard engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $53,890 a year.
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.