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SOC 53-4031·Transportation & Material MovingOpportunity job
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Median wage
$79,948
10-yr outlook
+11.8%by 2032
Openings / year
936
Workers in NY
6,740
How pay grows with experience
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $68,412 |
| Median (typical) | $79,948 |
| Experienced | $96,080 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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