Rail Yard Engineer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A rail yard engineer earns a median of $60,600 a year ($29.14 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $68,450. About 3,920 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $60,600
- Gross pay
- $2,330.77
- Federal income tax
- −$195.85
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$144.51
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.80
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,956.62
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,600
- Federal
- $5,092
- FICA
- $4,636
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $50,872
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-4013). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail yard engineer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.14; the average is $32.91.
What is the salary range for a rail yard engineer?
The bottom 10% earn under $44,540 and the top 10% earn over $100,270 a year.
How much is $60,600 after taxes?
About $50,872 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $48,409 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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