How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Kentucky?
$52,380a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in Kentucky. That is $25.18 an hour or $4,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.18
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $52,380Highest 10%: $76,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $52,380 | $25.18 | |
| 75th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 90th | $76,280 | $36.67 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 30. Wisconsin | $59,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $58,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $55,180 |
| 33. Kentucky | $52,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $25.18 ($52,380 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $52,380 against $78,000 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 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.