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Train conductor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected train conductor job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 3,100 new jobs for train conductors are projected over the next decade.
Train conductor salaries have increased 11% for train conductors in the last 5 years.
There are over 39,235 train conductors currently employed in the United States.
There are 1,646 active train conductor job openings in the US.
The average train conductor salary is $58,474.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,235 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 36,694 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 37,339 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 34,603 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 36,343 | 0.01% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,474 | $28.11 | --3.0% |
| 2025 | $60,264 | $28.97 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $57,470 | $27.63 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $55,068 | $26.48 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $52,493 | $25.24 | +2.8% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 29 | 1% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 7 | 1% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 6 | 1% |
| 5 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 38 | 0% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 18 | 0% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 15 | 0% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 12 | 0% |
| 9 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 12 | 0% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 9 | 0% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 9 | 0% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 7 | 0% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 3 | 0% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 2 | 0% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 2 | 0% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottumwa | 1 | 4% | $72,727 |
| 2 | Muncie | 2 | 3% | $60,369 |
| 3 | Elkhart | 1 | 2% | $60,739 |
| 4 | Allentown | 1 | 1% | $62,643 |
| 5 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $73,116 |
| 6 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $61,082 |
| 7 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $60,264 |
| 8 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $72,056 |
| 9 | The Woodlands | 1 | 1% | $63,487 |
| 10 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $61,781 |
| 11 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $61,501 |
| 12 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $60,670 |