Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Florida
Also called: Rail Yard Engineers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida earn a median of $80,360 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,900; the top 10% earn over $80,580. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.
States ranked near Florida
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Florida
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Florida?
The median is $80,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,900 and the top 10% earn over $80,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 17 (+33% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.