How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Texas?
$68,980a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in Texas. That is $33.16 an hour or $5,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.16
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,680Median: $68,980Highest 10%: $79,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| Median | $68,980 | $33.16 | |
| 75th | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $79,400 | $38.17 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $46,440 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 18. South Carolina | $73,660 |
| 19. Tennessee | $71,740 |
| 20. California | $69,950 |
| 21. Texas | $68,980 |
| 22. Kansas | $68,730 |
| 23. Oregon | $68,580 |
| 24. Wyoming | $68,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $33.16 ($68,980 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $68,980 against $78,000 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 33 states.
Which city in Texas pays railroad conductor and yardmasters the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $46,440 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.