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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Wisconsin

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Wisconsin earn a median of $59,690 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$59,690
vs. U.S. median
−23% ($78,000)
Rank among states
30 of 33
Jobs in the state
630

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,540; the top 10% earn over $74,500. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.

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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Wisconsin

How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Wisconsin?

The median is $59,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,540 and the top 10% earn over $74,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Wisconsin a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 33 (−23% 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