Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$24.52	$31.63	$33.40
Minnesota	$26.13	$31.21	$33.01
Northeast Minnesota	$32.90	$33.01	$41.95

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

Where do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers most often work?

• Support Activities for Transportation

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

No data available.

 

Employment Outlook for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Area	Employment		Employment Change
	-10	0	Number	Percent
	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	4,200	4,300	0	0.8%

Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.