How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Dallas?
$45,600a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 7
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,410Median: $45,600Highest 10%: $54,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 25th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $54,180 | $26.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| Houston, TX | $46,440 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.92 ($45,600 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $45,600 against $78,000 nationally, 42% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $68,980, so Dallas pays 34% less.
Where does Dallas rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
6 of 7 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,180 or more.
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.