How much does a rail yard engineer make in Ohio?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Ohio. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 17
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,480Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $68,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 25th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 90th | $68,480 | $32.92 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 6. Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
| 8. Colorado | $60,770 |
| 9. Ohio | $59,460 |
| 10. Utah | $58,380 |
| 11. Kansas | $56,090 |
| 12. Indiana | $54,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $59,460 against $60,600 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Ohio ranks 9 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.