The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in New Jersey is $59,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,710.
Pay spans roughly $48,120 at the 10th percentile to $99,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.58 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $59,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.58 |
| 10th percentile | $48,120 |
| 90th percentile | $99,470 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.