Railroad Conductor Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Railroad Conductor make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Conductor in Detroit, MI is $81,982. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,550 to a high of $105,511, with most professionals earning between $69,717 and $94,298.

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Common responsibilities of a Railroad Conductor

Acts as a main point of contact to Dispatch and other yard workers to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays, switching, etc.

March 08, 2023

Required to work on-call basis, and expected to be available to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions.

March 31, 2023

Communicate with Locomotive Engineer and other parties in the yard using proper hand signals and/or radio communication protocol.

March 31, 2023

Provides instructions via radio or hand signals to engineer to guide movement of locomotive.

April 12, 2023

Demonstrate problem solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution on routinely programmed work.

April 17, 2023

Observes, interprets, understands, recognizes and relays signals from other personnel and acts upon them to ensure proper placement of locomotive and cars.

April 22, 2023

Prepare required daily reports, switch lists (manually or with a computer), and fill out forms including train orders.

May 16, 2023

Performs duties needed for inspection and maintenance of railroad cars, locomotives, railroad tracks and mechanical equipment during runs to ensure that train is operating efficiently and safely.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Railroad Conductor in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

69717

94298

81982

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

74486

104947

90038

What is the average salary for Railroad Conductor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Conductor in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Railroad Conductor ranges from $69,717 to $94,298 with the average base salary of $81,982. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,486 to $104,947 with the average total cash compensation of $90,038.

View Average Salary for Railroad Conductor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,982	$69,717 - $94,298
Bonus	$8,056	$4,770 - $10,650
Total Pay	$90,038	$74,486 - $104,947

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Railroad Conductor Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,717 - $94,298	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,682 - $94,250	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,494 - $93,996	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,605 - $94,147	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,619 - $94,166	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,570 - $94,100	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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