Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for railroad conductors and yardmasters is $39.07 an hour ($81,260 a year). About 1,720 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($78,000). Indiana ranks 4th of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for railroad conductors and yardmasters in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.88 | $64,240 |
| 25% of workers | $38.09 | $79,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.07 | $81,260 |
| 75% of workers | $40.04 | $83,280 |
| 90% of workers | $46.55 | $96,820 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for railroad conductors and yardmasters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,060 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $92,790 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $158,810 |
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