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How much does a rail yard engineer make in West Virginia?

$91,380a year

Median yearly pay for rail yard engineers in West Virginia. That is $43.93 an hour or $7,615 a month.

Hourly
$43.93
Vs. national median
+51%
Rank among states
1 of 17
Jobs in the state
40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,990Median: $91,380Highest 10%: $91,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,990$30.28
25th$63,510$30.53
Median$91,380$43.93
75th$91,380$43.93
90th$91,380$43.93

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for rail yard engineers.

1. West Virginia$91,380
2. Florida$80,360
3. New Jersey$71,030
4. California$67,160
Rail Yard Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $43.93 ($91,380 a year).

Do rail yard engineers make more in West Virginia than the national average?

Yes: $91,380 against $60,600 nationally, 51% more.

Where does West Virginia rank for rail yard engineer pay?

West Virginia ranks 1 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.