How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Denver?
$59,790a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 7
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,840Median: $59,790Highest 10%: $63,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,840 | $25.88 | |
| 25th | $57,970 | $27.87 | |
| Median | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $63,880 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $63,880 | $30.71 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $28.75 ($59,790 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $59,790 against $78,000 nationally, 23% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $77,550, so Denver pays 23% less.
Where does Denver rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
4 of 7 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,880 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.