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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.8% vs 2024
$83,220
Mean Salary
$77,550
Median Salary
$37.28
Hourly Rate
490 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado earn a median salary of $77,550 per year ($6,462/month).
This is 6.1% above the national average of $73,115.
Colorado ranks #16 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 490 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 10.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Coordination
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.62
Active Listening
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
3.98
Transportation
3.95
English Language
3.46
Education and Training
3.11
Law and Government
3.01
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(85.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado range from $59,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $123,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,020 and $83,240.
Median $77,550
P10: $59,020P25: $77,020P75: $83,240P90: $123,860
10th
$59,020
25th
$77,020
Median
$77,550
75th
$83,240
90th
$123,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$59,020
$28.38
$4,918
25th Percentile
$77,020
$37.03
$6,418
Median (50th)
$77,550
$37.28
$6,462
75th Percentile
$83,240
$40.02
$6,936
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$123,860
$59.55
$10,321
Note: The mean (average) salary of $83,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#16
Colorado ranks #16 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado is $77,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $83,220.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado range from $59,020 at the 10th percentile to $123,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,020 and $83,240.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Colorado typically start around $59,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 490 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado is approximately $37.28 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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