West Virginia

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,630
+23.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.28
 
10th Percentile
$62,990
Entry level
90th Percentile
$91,380
Senior level
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Salary Range

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in West Virginia earn between $62,990 and $91,380, with a mean of $79,630. The national average for this role is $64,717.

$79,630 mean
10th Percentile$62,99090th Percentile$91,380

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$79,630
National Average$64,717
Florida$77,700
New Jersey$74,840
Kentucky$71,390
Texas$67,450
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.