Career Outlook for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
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The overall job outlook for Rail Yard Engineer, Dinkey Operator, or Hostler careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 9.89 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.65 percent per year.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers in the following states
Texas | 480 |
Illinois | 470 |
Michigan | 470 |
Pennsylvania | 330 |
Georgia | 280 |
Alabama | 260 |
North Carolina | 200 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Oregon | 40 |
South Carolina | 60 |
Nebraska | 80 |
Minnesota | 110 |
Kentucky | 120 |
Ohio | 130 |
West Virginia | 150 |