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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,390
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.8% vs 2024
$61,810
Mean Salary
$61,390
Median Salary
$29.51
Hourly Rate
1,480 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio earn a median salary of $61,390 per year ($5,115/month).
This is 16.0% below the national average of $73,115.
Ohio ranks #29 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 1,480 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 14.8% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio range from $61,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,340 and $61,390.
Median $61,390
P10: $61,340P25: $61,340P75: $61,390P90: $67,600
10th
$61,340
25th
$61,340
Median
$61,390
75th
$61,390
90th
$67,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$61,340
$29.49
$5,111
25th Percentile
$61,340
$29.49
$5,111
Median (50th)
$61,390
$29.51
$5,115
75th Percentile
$61,390
$29.51
$5,115
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,600
$32.50
$5,633
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Ohio ranks #29 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio is $61,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,810.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio range from $61,340 at the 10th percentile to $67,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,340 and $61,390.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Ohio typically start around $61,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,340 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,480 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio is approximately $29.51 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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