How much does a rail yard engineer make in New York?
$53,890a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $25.91 an hour or $4,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.91
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 2
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $53,890Highest 10%: $71,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| Median | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| 75th | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 90th | $71,030 | $34.15 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $25.91 ($53,890 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $53,890 against $60,600 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New York rank for rail yard engineer pay?
2 of 2 metro areas with data.
How much does a rail yard engineer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,030 or more.
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.