Top 2 cities for this job by average salary
| Salt Lake City, UT | $56,010 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $55,470 |
Map: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary by metro area
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary by state
West Virginia pays rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers the most statewide, $79,630 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $79,630 | $91,380 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $77,700 | $80,360 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $74,840 | $71,030 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $71,390 | $62,070 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $67,450 | $53,130 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $66,450 | $67,160 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $62,260 | $60,770 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $61,460 | $54,060 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $60,580 | $63,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $59,260 | $54,420 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $58,760 | $59,460 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $56,570 | $65,380 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $55,770 | $58,380 | n/a | 1 | $56,010 | $56,010 |
| New York | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $55,470 | $55,470 |
| Alabama | $54,390 | $48,900 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $53,250 | $56,090 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $48,430 | $48,970 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $45,500 | $38,980 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $56,010 | $61,230 | $26.93 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $55,470 | $53,890 | $26.67 | 60 |
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary: questions
Where do rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers make the most money?
In Salt Lake City, UT, with an average of $56,010 a year, among the 2 metro areas we cover.
What is the average rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers salary in the U.S.?
$68,450 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $60,600, so half of rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers nationwide earn between $52,780 (25th percentile) and $80,360 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers the most?
West Virginia, with a statewide average of $79,630 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4013.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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