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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Florida
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers make in Florida?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,360
Median Annual Salary
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+38.0% vs 2024
$77,700
Mean Salary
$80,360
Median Salary
$38.63
Hourly Rate
120 people work as Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary by percentile in Florida
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida earn a median salary of $80,360 per year ($6,696/month).
This is 32.1% above the national average of $60,820.
Florida ranks #2 out of 17 states for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay.
Approximately 120 people work in this occupation across Florida.
Salaries increased by 38.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Speaking
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.15
Public Safety and Security
3.64
Administration and Management
3.22
Mechanical
3.14
English Language
3.1
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(82.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida
Salaries for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida range from $56,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,580 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $80,360 and $80,580.
Median $80,360
P10: $56,900P25: $80,360P75: $80,580P90: $80,580
10th
$56,900
25th
$80,360
Median
$80,360
75th
$80,580
90th
$80,580
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$56,900
$27.36
$4,741
25th Percentile
$80,360
$38.63
$6,696
Median (50th)
$80,360
$38.63
$6,696
75th Percentile
$80,580
$38.74
$6,715
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,580
$38.74
$6,715
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Florida ranks #2 of 17 states
$60,820
National avg. for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
How much do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers make in Florida?
The median annual salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida is $80,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,700.
What is the salary range for a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida?
Salaries for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida range from $56,900 at the 10th percentile to $80,580 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $80,360 and $80,580.
What is the starting salary for a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida?
Entry-level Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers positions in Florida typically start around $56,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $80,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 120 people are employed as Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida is approximately $38.63 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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