Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Mississippi

$25,762 $83,606
10th pct Median: $48,608 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,762
25th Percentile$34,998
50th (Median)$48,608
75th Percentile$67,079
90th (Top Earners)$83,606
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Mississippi median salary of $48,608 for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers has the purchasing power of approximately $57,186 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Mississippi's lower cost of living (COL index: 85) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers make in Mississippi?
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Mississippi earn a median annual salary of $48,608 per year ($23.37/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $60,010.
Is Mississippi a good state for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers?
Mississippi pays slightly below the national average for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers. Cost of living in Mississippi is lower average (COL index: 85).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Mississippi?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 85 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,608 salary in Mississippi has the purchasing power of approximately $57,186 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Mississippi increase real purchasing power.
How does Mississippi compare to neighboring states for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Mississippi

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $269,082
2 Radiologists $251,035
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $248,038
4 Neurologists $239,436
5 Surgeons, All Other $238,561
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $220,223
7 Psychiatrists $202,336
8 Physicians, Pathologists $197,575
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Mississippi

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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