Yard Engineer Career

Job Description: Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.


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Yard Engineer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$60,810

Median Hourly Wage

$29.24*

Total Employed Nationally

3,300


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.