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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Minnesota
Considering a career as a Railroad Conductor or Yardmaster in Minnesota?
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Minnesota earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Make in Minnesota?
In 2018 wages for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters ranged from $47,250 to $99,180 with $63,790 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.72 to $47.68. The median hourly rate was $30.67.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $29.61 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.06.
The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Employment
The table below shows the states where most Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5,900 | $62,130 |
| Texas | 3,940 | $64,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,020 | $63,240 |
| Illinois | 2,690 | $65,010 |
| Ohio | 1,710 | $61,990 |
| Indiana | 1,580 | $59,850 |
| California | 1,480 | $73,740 |
| Missouri | 1,030 | $63,780 |
| Alabama | 1,000 | $60,850 |
| New Jersey | 980 | $69,910 |
| Florida | 980 | $61,460 |
| Georgia | 880 | $59,970 |
| Tennessee | 760 | $64,470 |
| Kentucky | 730 | $51,420 |
| Wyoming | 730 | $71,820 |
| Iowa | 710 | $0 |
| District of Columbia | 680 | $68,380 |
| Washington | 650 | $69,280 |
| Michigan | 610 | $61,120 |
| Wisconsin | 530 | $63,710 |
Below are the states where Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $74,500 |
| California | $73,740 |
| Wyoming | $71,820 |
| Massachusetts | $70,310 |
| New Jersey | $69,910 |
| Washington | $69,280 |
| District of Columbia | $68,380 |
| Oregon | $66,390 |
| Nevada | $65,030 |
| Illinois | $65,010 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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