Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $59,790 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $53,840
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 70
National median $74,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,840
    25th
    $57,970
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $63,880
    90th
    $63,880

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary vs area income 58% Median Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,400
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,560
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,200
    Indiana $82,460
    Florida $82,060
    Delaware $80,970

    Nearby metros — Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,400
    Colorado $70,000
    New Mexico $69,460
    Wisconsin $67,670

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,880
    Light Truck Drivers $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,560
    Flight Attendants $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Denver, CO is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salaries?

    The median Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in Denver, CO is 19.3% below the national median of $74,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Denver?

    Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters (10th percentile) earn around $53,840 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,970.