How much does a rail yard engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$65,380a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $31.43 an hour or $5,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.43
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,390Median: $65,380Highest 10%: $65,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| Median | $65,380 | $31.43 | |
| 75th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $65,850 | $31.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 2. Florida | $80,360 |
| 3. New Jersey | $71,030 |
| 4. California | $67,160 |
| 5. Pennsylvania | $65,380 |
| 6. Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
| 8. Colorado | $60,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $31.43 ($65,380 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $65,380 against $60,600 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 5 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.