Railroad Conductor Salary in Washington, DC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$81,388
Hourly Rate
$39.13
/hour
Jobs in Area
56
employed
Railroad Conductor Salary Range in Washington, DC
Annual Salary Range
$53k
10th percentile
$67k
25th
$97k
75th
$117k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $52,773 | $25.37 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,937 | $32.18 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $81,388 | $39.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,796 | $46.54 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $116,856 | $56.18 |
| Average (Mean) | $88,758 | $42.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Railroad Conductor salary in Washington, DC is $81,388 per year or $39.13 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Washington, DC Compares
vs National Average
$69,820
vs District of Columbia Average
$66,534
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$58,093
Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.
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