How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in South Carolina?
$73,660a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in South Carolina. That is $35.41 an hour or $6,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.41
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,660Median: $73,660Highest 10%: $73,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 25th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| Median | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 75th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 90th | $73,660 | $35.41 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 15. New Mexico | $77,890 |
| 16. Colorado | $77,550 |
| 17. Georgia | $75,810 |
| 18. South Carolina | $73,660 |
| 19. Tennessee | $71,740 |
| 20. California | $69,950 |
| 21. Texas | $68,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $35.41 ($73,660 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,660 against $78,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
South Carolina ranks 18 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.