How much does a rail yard engineer make in Utah?
$58,380a year
Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in Utah. That is $28.07 an hour or $4,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.07
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 17
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,160Median: $58,380Highest 10%: $61,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| 25th | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 75th | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| 90th | $61,230 | $29.44 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $61,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.
| 7. Kentucky | $62,070 |
| 8. Colorado | $60,770 |
| 9. Ohio | $59,460 |
| 10. Utah | $58,380 |
| 11. Kansas | $56,090 |
| 12. Indiana | $54,420 |
| 13. Tennessee | $54,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $28.07 ($58,380 a year).
Do rail yard engineers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $58,380 against $60,600 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Utah rank for rail yard engineer pay?
Utah ranks 10 of 17 states.
Which city in Utah pays rail yard engineers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $61,230 a year.
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.