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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,740
Median Annual Salary
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+15.9% vs 2024
$72,560
Mean Salary
$71,740
Median Salary
$34.49
Hourly Rate
790 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee earn a median salary of $71,740 per year ($5,978/month).
This is 1.9% below the national average of $73,115.
Tennessee ranks #19 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 790 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries increased by 15.9% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee range from $47,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $92,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,190 and $73,100.
Median $71,740
P10: $47,220P25: $62,190P75: $73,100P90: $92,980
10th
$47,220
25th
$62,190
Median
$71,740
75th
$73,100
90th
$92,980
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,220
$22.70
$3,935
25th Percentile
$62,190
$29.90
$5,182
Median (50th)
$71,740
$34.49
$5,978
75th Percentile
$73,100
$35.14
$6,091
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$92,980
$44.70
$7,748
Note: The mean (average) salary of $72,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Tennessee ranks #19 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee is $71,740 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $72,560.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee range from $47,220 at the 10th percentile to $92,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,190 and $73,100.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Tennessee typically start around $47,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 790 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Tennessee is approximately $34.49 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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