How much does a rail yard engineer make in Texas?
$53,130a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Texas. That is $25.54 an hour or $4,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.54
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,540Median: $53,130Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $53,130 | $25.54 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.71 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.71 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 11. Kansas | $56,090 |
| 12. Indiana | $54,420 |
| 13. Tennessee | $54,060 |
| 14. Texas | $53,130 |
| 15. Nevada | $48,970 |
| 16. Alabama | $48,900 |
| 17. Arkansas | $38,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.54 ($53,130 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $53,130 against $60,600 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Texas ranks 14 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.