Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Washington
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Washington earn a median of $79,040 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,880; the top 10% earn over $120,630. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Washington
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Washington?
The median is $79,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,880 and the top 10% earn over $120,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 33 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.