Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers Salary in Arizona

$31,169 $101,153
10th pct Median: $58,810 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$31,169
25th Percentile$42,343
50th (Median)$58,810
75th Percentile$81,158
90th (Top Earners)$101,153
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $58,810 for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers has the purchasing power of approximately $56,712 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers make in Arizona?
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $58,810 per year ($28.27/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $60,010.
Is Arizona a good state for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $58,810 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $56,712 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in Arizona

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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