Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Colorado
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Colorado earn a median of $77,550 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020; the top 10% earn over $123,860. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Colorado
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Colorado?
The median is $77,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020 and the top 10% earn over $123,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 33 (−1% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.