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.

Freight Conductor

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