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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in South Carolina

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in South Carolina earn a median of $73,660 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$73,660
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($78,000)
Rank among states
18 of 33
Jobs in the state
420

Pay range in South Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,660; the top 10% earn over $73,660. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.

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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in South Carolina

How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in South Carolina?

The median is $73,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,660 and the top 10% earn over $73,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Carolina a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 33 (−6% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses