The median annual wage for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Texas is $53,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,530.
Pay spans roughly $44,940 at the 10th percentile to $98,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.60 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers in Texas.
| Median (annual) | $53,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,530 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.60 |
| 10th percentile | $44,940 |
| 90th percentile | $98,590 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.