Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,440 -37.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $56,350
Employed locally 190
National median $74,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $46,440
    75th
    $47,740
    90th
    $56,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,280

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Houston, TX is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters salary in Houston, TX is 37.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.