Job outlook for railroad conductors in the United States

Railroad conductor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected railroad conductor job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.

• About 3,100 new jobs for railroad conductors are projected over the next decade.

• Railroad conductor salaries have increased 11% for railroad conductors in the last 5 years.

• There are over 34,525 railroad conductors currently employed in the United States.

• There are 547 active railroad conductor job openings in the US.

• The average railroad conductor salary is $58,338.

Compare the number of railroad conductor jobs and the average railroad conductor salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of railroad conductor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where railroad conductors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.