Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Ohio
Also called: Rail Yard Engineers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Ohio earn a median of $59,460 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,480; the top 10% earn over $68,480. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.
States ranked near Ohio
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$43,310 median in Ohio
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- Locomotive Engineers$63,280 median in Ohio
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Ohio
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Ohio?
The median is $59,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,480 and the top 10% earn over $68,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 17 (−2% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.