Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$50,090
National Median
$58,030
Employment
120
Entry Level (10th)
$48,140
Top Earners (90th)
$60,410
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $7,940 less than the national median for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlerss.
There are 0.059 rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 2.75).
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 |
| California | $65,500 | 280 |
| 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 |
| Georgia | $48,700 | 170 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $47,780 | 30 |