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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$68,980
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.1% vs 2024
$67,100
Mean Salary
$68,980
Median Salary
$33.16
Hourly Rate
4,640 people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas earn a median salary of $68,980 per year ($5,748/month).
This is 5.7% below the national average of $73,115.
Texas ranks #21 out of 33 states for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay.
Approximately 4,640 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 2.1% 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 Texas
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas range from $45,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,310 and $71,070.
Median $68,980
P10: $45,680P25: $59,310P75: $71,070P90: $79,400
10th
$45,680
25th
$59,310
Median
$68,980
75th
$71,070
90th
$79,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,680
$21.96
$3,806
25th Percentile
$59,310
$28.51
$4,942
Median (50th)
$68,980
$33.16
$5,748
75th Percentile
$71,070
$34.17
$5,922
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,400
$38.17
$6,616
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Texas ranks #21 of 33 states
$73,115
National avg. for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas is $68,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,100.
What is the salary range for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas?
Salaries for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas range from $45,680 at the 10th percentile to $79,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,310 and $71,070.
What is the starting salary for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas?
Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters positions in Texas typically start around $45,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,640 people are employed as Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas is approximately $33.16 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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