South Dakota

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$61,410
-21.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$29.52
 
10th Percentile
$46,320
Entry level
90th Percentile
$80,580
Senior level
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Salary Range

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in South Dakota earn between $46,320 and $80,580, with a mean of $61,410. The national average for this role is $77,695.

$61,410 mean
10th Percentile$46,32090th Percentile$80,580

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$61,410
National Average$77,695
Oklahoma$94,440
Illinois$89,110
Maryland$88,340
Delaware$87,540
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Data Source

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