The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Alabama is $57,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,190.
Pay spans roughly $43,470 at the 10th percentile to $73,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.43 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Alabama.
| Median (annual) | $57,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.43 |
| 10th percentile | $43,470 |
| 90th percentile | $73,550 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.