Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Indiana
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Indiana earn a median of $81,260 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240; the top 10% earn over $96,820. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Indiana
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Indiana?
The median is $81,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240 and the top 10% earn over $96,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 33 (+4% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.