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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$83,390
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.7% vs 2024
$88,340
Mean Salary
$83,390
Median Salary
$40.09
Hourly Rate
300 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland earn a median salary of $83,390 per year ($6,949/month).
This is 14.1% above the national average of $73,115.
Maryland ranks #3 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 300 people work in this occupation across Maryland.
Salaries increased by 6.7% 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 Maryland
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland range from $65,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $82,060 and $95,640.
Median $83,390
P10: $65,300P25: $82,060P75: $95,640P90: $97,510
10th
$65,300
25th
$82,060
Median
$83,390
75th
$95,640
90th
$97,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$65,300
$31.39
$5,441
25th Percentile
$82,060
$39.45
$6,838
Median (50th)
$83,390
$40.09
$6,949
75th Percentile
$95,640
$45.98
$7,970
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,510
$46.88
$8,125
Note: The mean (average) salary of $88,340 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Maryland ranks #3 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Maryland?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland is $83,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $88,340.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland range from $65,300 at the 10th percentile to $97,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $82,060 and $95,640.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Maryland typically start around $65,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $82,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 300 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Maryland is approximately $40.09 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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