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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,960
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.0% vs 2024
$78,350
Mean Salary
$78,960
Median Salary
$37.96
Hourly Rate
760 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan earn a median salary of $78,960 per year ($6,580/month).
This is 8.0% above the national average of $73,115.
Michigan ranks #11 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 760 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries increased by 7.0% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan range from $58,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $65,610 and $79,890.
Median $78,960
P10: $58,850P25: $65,610P75: $79,890P90: $92,710
10th
$58,850
25th
$65,610
Median
$78,960
75th
$79,890
90th
$92,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$58,850
$28.29
$4,904
25th Percentile
$65,610
$31.54
$5,467
Median (50th)
$78,960
$37.96
$6,580
75th Percentile
$79,890
$38.41
$6,657
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,710
$44.57
$7,725
Note: The mean (average) salary of $78,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Michigan ranks #11 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Michigan?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan is $78,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $78,350.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan range from $58,850 at the 10th percentile to $92,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $65,610 and $79,890.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Michigan typically start around $58,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 760 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan is approximately $37.96 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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