Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Rail Yard Engineers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Kentucky earn a median of $62,070 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,770; the top 10% earn over $102,430. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Kentucky
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Kentucky?
The median is $62,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,770 and the top 10% earn over $102,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 17 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.