Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in New York

Find Schools Near

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in New York

Get the information you need to know about working as a Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler.

$66,750 Median Salary
  • Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in New York earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Work in New York?

In 2018, there were 110 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers working in the state.

There were 120 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

undefined

The typical state has 100 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers working in it, which means New York has more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers than average.

undefined

What do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Make in New York?

In 2018 wages for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers ranged from $46,680 to $115,210 with $66,750 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.44 to $55.39. The median hourly rate was $32.09.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $30.36 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $1.73.

The median salary in New York is higher than the nationwide median salary.

undefined

Top States for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 880 $48,030
Pennsylvania 440 $49,320
Ohio 400 $57,450
North Carolina 230 $45,950
Indiana 150 $56,720
Alabama 130 $58,930
New York 110 $66,750
Oklahoma 100 $54,570
West Virginia 90 $50,950
Arkansas 90 $35,770
Minnesota 70 $50,390
Utah 60 $45,790
Georgia 60 $39,160
Missouri 40 $42,400
South Carolina 30 $79,260

Below are the states where Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
South Carolina $79,260
New York $66,750
Alabama $58,930
Massachusetts $57,640
Ohio $57,450
Nebraska $57,200
Indiana $56,720
Illinois $56,350
Tennessee $54,890
Oklahoma $54,570

Discover similar careers:

Occupation NY Employment Total

What Major Will Prepare You For a Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler Career?

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.