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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Utah

Also called: Rail Yard Engineers

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Utah earn a median of $58,380 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$58,380
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($60,600)
Rank among states
10 of 17
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Utah

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,160; the top 10% earn over $61,230. Nationally the range is $44,540 to $100,270.

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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers pay in Utah

How much do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make in Utah?

The median is $58,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,160 and the top 10% earn over $61,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Utah a good state for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers?

On pay alone it ranks 10 of 17 (−4% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses