Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A railroad conductor and yardmaster earns a median of $78,000 a year ($37.50 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $79,100. About 46,440 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $78,000
- Gross pay
- $3,000.00
- Federal income tax
- −$320.38
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$186.00
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$43.50
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,450.12
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $78,000
- Federal
- $8,330
- FICA
- $5,967
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $63,703
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- 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: Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-4031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad conductor and yardmaster make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $37.50; the average is $38.03.
What is the salary range for a railroad conductor and yardmaster?
The bottom 10% earn under $58,740 and the top 10% earn over $109,770 a year.
How much is $78,000 after taxes?
About $63,703 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $59,674 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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