Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in New York
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in New York earn a median of $80,000 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 6,980
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,610; the top 10% earn over $109,770. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in New York
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in New York?
The median is $80,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,610 and the top 10% earn over $109,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 33 (+3% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.