Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Railroad conductors supervise trains and train crews on passenger trains, on freight trains, or in the rail yards. They are responsible for keeping track of the train's operating instructions and of its makeup and cargo. There are approximately 41,100 railroad conductors and yardmasters employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Outgoing
Realistic
Career Ladder
Foreman or Crew Management Center Dispatcher
Railroad Conductor
Substitute Conductor
Messenger or Braker
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