Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Michigan
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Michigan earn a median of $78,960 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,850; the top 10% earn over $92,710. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Michigan
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Michigan?
The median is $78,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,850 and the top 10% earn over $92,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 33 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.