Career Outlook for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
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The overall job outlook for Railroad Conductor or Yardmaster careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 6.47 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.29 percent per year. Demand for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is expected to go up, with an expected 6,070 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.77 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in the following states
| New York | 5,220 |
| Illinois | 3,290 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,410 |
| California | 2,210 |
| Ohio | 1,370 |
| Missouri | 1,310 |
| Georgia | 1,040 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
| Vermont | 40 |
| Maine | 80 |
| Montana | 160 |
| Idaho | 220 |
| Oklahoma | 250 |
| Colorado | 370 |
| New Mexico | 370 |