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

$30,851 $100,121
10th pct Median: $58,210 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$30,851
25th Percentile$41,911
50th (Median)$58,210
75th Percentile$80,330
90th (Top Earners)$100,121
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $58,210 for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers has the purchasing power of approximately $61,729 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) 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 Texas?
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Texas earn a median annual salary of $58,210 per year ($27.99/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $60,010.
Is Texas a good state for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $58,210 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $61,729 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas 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 Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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