SOC 53-4013 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$60,600
- 10th percentile
- $44,540
- 25th percentile
- $52,780
- Median
- $60,600
- 75th percentile
- $80,360
- 90th percentile
- $100,270
- Mean
- $68,450
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 3,920.
That median is 18.9% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Not available | $43,160 | $61,230 | $61,230 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 60 | $39,200 | $53,890 | $71,030 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 60 | $39,200 | $53,890 | $71,030 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 40 | $62,990 | $91,380 | $91,380 |
| Florida | 120 | $56,900 | $80,360 | $80,580 |
| New Jersey | 130 | $51,350 | $71,030 | $102,220 |
| California | 190 | $66,990 | $67,160 | $67,160 |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | $36,390 | $65,380 | $65,850 |
| Oklahoma | 70 | $38,570 | $63,400 | $80,440 |
| Kentucky | 110 | $48,770 | $62,070 | $102,430 |
| Colorado | Not available | $54,810 | $60,770 | $81,670 |
| Ohio | Not available | $50,480 | $59,460 | $68,480 |
| Utah | Not available | $43,160 | $58,380 | $61,230 |
| Kansas | Not available | $48,330 | $56,090 | $59,240 |
| Indiana | 190 | $38,370 | $54,420 | $105,530 |
| Tennessee | 60 | $44,330 | $54,060 | $79,690 |
| Texas | 50 | $44,540 | $53,130 | $101,310 |
| Nevada | 40 | $40,650 | $48,970 | $58,640 |
| Alabama | 80 | $31,270 | $48,900 | $75,220 |
| Arkansas | 70 | $37,550 | $38,980 | $72,340 |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is $60,600. Employment is 3,920.
How does Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers is 18.9% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is highest on this page's list at $61,230.