How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Houston?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 7
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,930Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $56,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 90th | $56,350 | $27.09 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| Dallas, TX | $45,600 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $46,440 against $78,000 nationally, 40% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $68,980, so Houston pays 33% less.
Where does Houston rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
5 of 7 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,350 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.