2023 Data

Railroad Conductor Salary in Boston, MA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$82,481

18.1% vs national

Hourly Rate

$39.65

/hour

Jobs in Area

48

employed

Salary Range$55,359 - $122,427
10th %Median90th %

Railroad Conductor Salary Range in Boston, MA

Annual Salary Range

$82k

$55k

10th percentile

$66k

25th

$98k

75th

$122k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$55,359$26.61
25th Percentile$66,060$31.76
Median (50th Percentile)$82,481$39.65
75th Percentile$97,762$47.00
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$122,427$58.86
Average (Mean)$87,397$42.02

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Railroad Conductor salary in Boston, MA is $82,481 per year or $39.65 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Boston, MA Compares

vs National Average

$69,820

+18.1%

vs Massachusetts Average

$71,786

+14.9%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$55,580

-32.6%

Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.

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