The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Pennsylvania is $64,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,290.
Pay spans roughly $34,000 at the 10th percentile to $64,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.83 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $64,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.83 |
| 10th percentile | $34,000 |
| 90th percentile | $64,530 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.