Freight Conductor
Code: 53-4031.00
Also known as: Conductor, Conductor and Engineer, Conductor, Freight, Conductor/Brakeman, Freight Conductor, Railroad Conductor, Train Master, Trainman, Yardmaster
Description: Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains. Yardmasters review train schedules and switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
Typical wages
10% | $43,430 |
25% | $54,910 |
Median | $64,030 |
75% | $76,310 |
90% | $90,520 |
10% | $20.88 |
25% | $26.4 |
Median | $30.78 |
75% | $36.69 |
90% | $43.52 |
Projected employment
Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
36,000 |
Projected Employment (2029 year) |
35,200 |
Percent Change | +0 % |
Projected Annual Job Openings | 2,900 |