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SOC 53-4013·Transportation & Material Moving
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Median wage
$75,640
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $75,540 |
| Median (typical) | $75,640 |
| Experienced | $86,842 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Transportation & Material Moving) and pay more than a Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$79,948 median (+$4,308) · +11.8% by 2032
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$84,428 median (+$8,788) · +17.8% by 2032
- Transportation Inspectors$93,366 median (+$17,726) · +18.5% by 2032
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$106,027 median (+$30,387) · +4.1% by 2032
- Locomotive Engineers$109,898 median (+$34,258) · +1.3% by 2032
- Crane and Tower Operators$112,676 median (+$37,036) · +2.7% by 2032
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