Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,000 or more. The middle half of railroad conductors and yardmasters in New York earn between $65,610 and $80,000.
- $56K10th
- $66K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,040 | $6,253 | $36.08 |
| Median | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,610 | $5,468 | $31.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Railroad conductors and yardmasters in New York earn 13% less than the New York State average ($86,720) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($79,100). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $78,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $75,040 | $80,000 | $55,520 | $80,000 | 3,800 |
| New York State | $86,720 | $80,000 | $65,610 | $109,770 | 6,980 |
| United States | $79,100 | $78,000 | $58,740 | $109,770 | 46,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $75,040, a single filer in New York takes home about $58,098 a year, or $4,842 a month and $2,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $59,022 | $4,919 |
| Working in NY | $58,098 | $4,842 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for railroad conductors and yardmasters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $75,040 buys what about $66,665 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in nearby metro areas
- Savannah, GA$40,440
- Chicago, IL$87,680
- Dallas, TX$47,660
- Houston, TX$47,370
- Denver, CO$59,850
- Seattle, WA$97,280
Highest-paying cities for railroad conductors and yardmasters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($97,280).
- Seattle, WA$97,280
- Chicago, IL$87,680
- New York, NY$75,040
- Denver, CO$59,850
- Dallas, TX$47,660
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in New York: questions
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make an hour in New York?
$36.08 an hour on average, and $38.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level railroad conductors and yardmasters salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the railroad conductors and yardmasters take-home pay in New York?
About $58,098 a year ($4,842 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,040. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do railroad conductors and yardmasters earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,100).
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 53-4031; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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