How much does a rail yard engineer make in Tennessee?
$54,060a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Tennessee. That is $25.99 an hour or $4,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.99
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,330Median: $54,060Highest 10%: $79,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| Median | $54,060 | $25.99 | |
| 75th | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| 90th | $79,690 | $38.31 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 10. Utah | $58,380 |
| 11. Kansas | $56,090 |
| 12. Indiana | $54,420 |
| 13. Tennessee | $54,060 |
| 14. Texas | $53,130 |
| 15. Nevada | $48,970 |
| 16. Alabama | $48,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $25.99 ($54,060 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $54,060 against $60,600 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Tennessee ranks 13 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.