How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Seattle?
$92,400a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $44.42 an hour or $7,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.42
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 7
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,400Median: $92,400Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,400 | $44.42 | |
| 25th | $92,400 | $44.42 | |
| Median | $92,400 | $44.42 | |
| 75th | $92,400 | $44.42 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.11 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $44.42 ($92,400 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $92,400 against $78,000 nationally, 18% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,040, so Seattle pays 17% more.
Where does Seattle rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
2 of 7 metro areas with data.
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 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.