Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in California
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in California earn a median of $69,950 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,230; the top 10% earn over $113,680. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in California
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in California?
The median is $69,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,230 and the top 10% earn over $113,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 33 (−10% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.