Railroad Conductor Salary in New Orleans, LA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Conductor in New Orleans, LA is $78,129. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,799 to a high of $100,552, with most professionals earning between $66,440 and $89,866.

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Average Salary Range for Railroad Conductor in New Orleans, LA

Average Base Salary

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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 New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Railroad Conductor ranges from $66,440 to $89,866 with the average base salary of $78,129. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,986 to $100,015 with the average total cash compensation of $85,806.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,129 $66,440 - $89,866
Bonus $7,678 $4,546 - $10,149
Total Pay $85,806 $70,986 - $100,015
* 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 New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,405 - $89,819 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,440 - $89,866 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,440 - $89,866 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,876 - $89,102 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,296 - $82,908 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,784 - $83,568 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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