The median annual wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in South Carolina is $72,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,490.
Pay spans roughly $47,370 at the 10th percentile to $182,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.87 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as railroad conductors and yardmasters in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $72,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.87 |
| 10th percentile | $47,370 |
| 90th percentile | $182,940 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.