Career Outlook for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Also known as:
Freight Conductor, Passenger Car Conductor, Train Conductor, Yard Conductor
The overall job outlook for Railroad Conductor or Yardmaster careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 25.78 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 1.61 percent per year. Demand for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters is expected to go down, with an expected -9,730 jobs shed by 2029. This represents an annual decrease of 2.41 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in the following states
| New York | 6,930 |
| Texas | 4,930 |
| Illinois | 2,920 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,720 |
| California | 1,960 |
| New Jersey | 1,360 |
| Florida | 1,350 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters