Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers salary in Arkansas
SOC 53-4013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$38,980
per year in Arkansas
Middle half
$37,560–$48,800
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
70
in Arkansas
Concentration
2.02×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Arkansas
$38,980
published median
United States
$60,600
35.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
17th
17 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $38,980 median has purchasing power comparable to about $44,837 nationally. Arkansas's BEA regional price parity is 86.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Arkansas.
$37,550$72,340
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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