Job Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of railroad workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2019 to 2029.
Overall employment of delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.

Pay
According to BLS, the median annual wage for railroad workers was $64,210 in May 2020.

The median annual wage for driver/sales workers was $27,960 in May 2020.

The median annual wage for light truck drivers was $37,050 in May 2020.

Here are some occupations within Transport and Rail:

• Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers
• Flight Attendants
• Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
• Material Moving Machine Operators
• Passenger Vehicle Drivers
• Water Transportation Workers