The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Kentucky is $50,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,260.
Pay spans roughly $48,140 at the 10th percentile to $60,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.08 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $50,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.08 |
| 10th percentile | $48,140 |
| 90th percentile | $60,410 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.