Notes on employment for Rail transportation occupations

  • Most workers begin as yard laborers, and later may have the opportunity to train for engineer or conductor jobs.
  • Employment of most rail transportation occupations is expected to decline; however, employment of subway and streetcar operators will have average growth.
  • Competition for available job opportunities is expected to be keen.
  • Nearly 3 out of 4 workers are members of unions, and earnings are relatively high.





More information on Rail transportation occupations from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Rail transportation occupations occupation
Number of Rail transportation occupations in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Rail transportation occupations
Working conditions for Rail transportation occupations
Significant points for Rail transportation occupations
Training requirements for Rail transportation occupations




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