How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in California?
$69,950a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in California. That is $33.63 an hour or $5,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.63
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,230Median: $69,950Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| 25th | $69,230 | $33.28 | |
| Median | $69,950 | $33.63 | |
| 75th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.65 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 17. Georgia | $75,810 |
| 18. South Carolina | $73,660 |
| 19. Tennessee | $71,740 |
| 20. California | $69,950 |
| 21. Texas | $68,980 |
| 22. Kansas | $68,730 |
| 23. Oregon | $68,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $33.63 ($69,950 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in California than the national average?
No: $69,950 against $78,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does California rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
California ranks 20 of 33 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.