Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Texas
Also called: Rail Yard Engineers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Texas earn a median of $53,130 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,540; the top 10% earn over $101,310. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.
States ranked near Texas
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Texas
How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Texas?
The median is $53,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,540 and the top 10% earn over $101,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 17 (−12% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.