Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Ohio
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Ohio earn a median of $61,390 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,340; the top 10% earn over $67,600. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Ohio
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Ohio?
The median is $61,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,340 and the top 10% earn over $67,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 33 (−21% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.