Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Louisiana
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Louisiana earn a median of $62,170 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,240; the top 10% earn over $71,850. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Louisiana
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Louisiana?
The median is $62,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,240 and the top 10% earn over $71,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 33 (−20% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.