The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Kansas is $52,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,970.
Pay spans roughly $40,630 at the 10th percentile to $55,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.34 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Kansas.
| Median (annual) | $52,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.34 |
| 10th percentile | $40,630 |
| 90th percentile | $55,150 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.