The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Arkansas is $47,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,800.
Pay spans roughly $38,480 at the 10th percentile to $70,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.97 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $47,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.97 |
| 10th percentile | $38,480 |
| 90th percentile | $70,580 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.