Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Pennsylvania
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Pennsylvania earn a median of $83,610 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,990; the top 10% earn over $83,870. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Pennsylvania
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $83,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,990 and the top 10% earn over $83,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 33 (+7% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.