Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Kentucky
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Kentucky earn a median of $52,380 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,620; the top 10% earn over $76,280. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Kentucky
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Kentucky?
The median is $52,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,620 and the top 10% earn over $76,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 33 (−33% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.