Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$65,500
National Median
$58,030
Employment
280
Entry Level (10th)
$56,980
Top Earners (90th)
$65,530
How California Compares
California pays $7,470 more than the national median for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlerss.
There are 0.016 rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.73).
Other States for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,840 | N/A |
| North Dakota | $73,620 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $70,480 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,130 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $59,450 | 210 |
| Florida | $58,220 | 30 |
| Ohio | $58,000 | N/A |
| Alabama | $57,050 | 50 |
| Texas | $53,250 | 80 |
| Kansas | $52,710 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $50,090 | 120 |
| Georgia | $48,700 | 170 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $47,780 | 30 |