Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary
The BLS estimates 3,920 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $60,600 (May 2025, SOC 53-4013).
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,920 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
$45K
P10
$53K
P25
$61K
MEDIAN
$80K
P75
$100K
P90
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$44,540P25$52,780MEDIAN$60,600P75$80,360P90$100,270
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What is the median Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in the U.S.?
$60,600 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $52,780–$80,360.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.