Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$70,480
National Median
$58,030
Employment
70
Entry Level (10th)
$61,300
Top Earners (90th)
$89,160
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $12,450 more than the national median for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlerss.
There are 0.093 rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 4.34).
Other States for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,840 | N/A |
| North Dakota | $73,620 | 50 |
| 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 |
| Kentucky | $50,090 | 120 |
| Georgia | $48,700 | 170 |
| Indiana | $47,960 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $47,780 | 30 |