Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Rail Yard Engineers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $65,380 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390; the top 10% earn over $65,850. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $65,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,390 and the top 10% earn over $65,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 17 (+8% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.