Train conductors must hold a high school degree or equivalent. Aspiring conductors may also complete an associate degree in railroad technology, conductor technology, or a related topic. Then, if desired, you can obtain additional certification from the Federal Railroad Administration before applying to entry-level conductor positions.

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Top Types Of Conductor Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Conductor positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Passenger Train Conductor
Salary range: $44,000 - $79,000
Passenger Train Conductor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Passenger Train Conductor jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $79,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Passenger Train Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Guest Conductor
Salary range: $24,000 - $32,000
Guest Conductor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Guest Conductor jobs pay between $24,000 (25th percentile) and $32,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Guest Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Trainmaster
Salary range: $69,500 - $80,000
Trainmaster is a common job search query. Most salaries for Trainmaster jobs pay between $69,500 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trainmaster job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Temporary Railroad Freight Conductor
Salary range: $63,500 - $73,500
Temporary Railroad Freight Conductor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary Railroad Freight Conductor jobs pay between $63,500 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary Railroad Freight Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Railroad Freight Conductor
Salary range: $63,500 - $73,500
Railroad Freight Conductor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Railroad Freight Conductor jobs pay between $63,500 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Freight Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Trainee Csx Railroad Conductor
Salary range: $32,000 - $50,500
Trainee Csx Railroad Conductor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trainee Csx Railroad Conductor jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $50,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trainee Csx Railroad Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Train Conductor
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,000
Train Conductor is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Train Conductor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Train Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Freight Train Conductor
Salary range: $63,500 - $73,500
Freight Train Conductor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Freight Train Conductor jobs pay between $63,500 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freight Train Conductor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Nj Transit Conductor Salary
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,000
Nj Transit Conductor Salary is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Nj Transit Conductor Salary jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nj Transit Conductor Salary job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Railroad Conductor Trainee
Salary range: $32,000 - $50,500
Railroad Conductor Trainee is a common job search query. Most salaries for Railroad Conductor Trainee jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $50,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Conductor Trainee job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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