How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in New York?
$80,000a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in New York. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 6,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,610Median: $80,000Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| 25th | $78,970 | $37.97 | |
| Median | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.58 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $80,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 3. Maryland | $83,390 |
| 4. Indiana | $81,260 |
| 5. Delaware | $80,410 |
| 6. New York | $80,000 |
| 7. Virginia | $79,900 |
| 8. Illinois | $79,820 |
| 9. Florida | $79,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.46 ($80,000 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,000 against $78,000 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
New York ranks 6 of 33 states.
Which city in New York pays railroad conductor and yardmasters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $80,000 a year.
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.