Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Pennsylvania
$78,750avg. a year
$37.86 an hour · 2,750 employed
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Pennsylvania earn an average of $78,750 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $79,100.
$83,610Median pay
$37.86Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 33 states
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Pennsylvania highlighted · tap a state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,100 | $38.03 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,750 | $37.86 |
| Maryland | $88,340 | $42.47 |
| Delaware | $87,540 | $42.09 |
| New York | $86,720 | $41.69 |
| West Virginia | $65,470 | $31.48 |
| Ohio | $61,810 | $29.72 |
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- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,130
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,380
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,640
- Light Truck Drivers$47,870
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,260
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $78,750 a year, and the median is $83,610. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $79,100.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$37.86 an hour on average; the median is $40.20.
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #15 of 33 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-4031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national railroad conductors and yardmasters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.