How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in New York?
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 7
- Jobs in the area
- 3,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,520 | $26.69 | |
| 25th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| Median | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 90th | $80,000 | $38.46 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area 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.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $80,000, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
3 of 7 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,000 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.