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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New Jersey
Considering a career as a Railroad Conductor or Yardmaster in New Jersey?
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New Jersey earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Work in New Jersey?
In 2018, there were 980 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters working in the state.
The typical state has 745 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters working in it, which means New Jersey has more Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters than average.
What do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Make in New Jersey?
In 2018 wages for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters ranged from $50,940 to $94,380 with $69,910 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24.49 to $45.38. The median hourly rate was $33.61.
The median salary in New Jersey is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top New Jersey Metros for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 3,730 | $59,080 |
Top States for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Employment
View the list below to see 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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