Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for railroad conductors and yardmasters is $33.16 an hour ($68,980 a year). About 4,640 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($78,000). Texas ranks 21st of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for railroad conductors and yardmasters in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.96 | $45,680 |
| 25% of workers | $28.52 | $59,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.16 | $68,980 |
| 75% of workers | $34.17 | $71,070 |
| 90% of workers | $38.17 | $79,400 |
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $46,440 | 190 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $45,600 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 | $47,320 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $79,000 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,440 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $170,080 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $71,580 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $56,290 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $60,910 |
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