How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make in Wisconsin?
$59,690a year
Median yearly pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters in Wisconsin. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,540Median: $59,690Highest 10%: $74,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| Median | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $73,030 | $35.11 | |
| 90th | $74,500 | $35.82 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad conductor and yardmasters.
| 27. South Dakota | $62,730 |
| 28. Louisiana | $62,170 |
| 29. Ohio | $61,390 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $59,690 |
| 31. North Carolina | $58,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $55,180 |
| 33. Kentucky | $52,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.70 ($59,690 a year).
Do railroad conductor and yardmasters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $59,690 against $78,000 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for railroad conductor and yardmaster pay?
Wisconsin ranks 30 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.