Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Texas
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Texas earn a median of $68,980 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,980
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,680; the top 10% earn over $79,400. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Texas
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Texas?
The median is $68,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,680 and the top 10% earn over $79,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 33 (−12% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.