The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Florida is $58,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,210.
Pay spans roughly $50,960 at the 10th percentile to $64,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.99 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Florida.
| Median (annual) | $58,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.99 |
| 10th percentile | $50,960 |
| 90th percentile | $64,650 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.