What are the main factors that influence a Rail Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Rail Engineer's salary?

A Rail Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,795, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,835, a Rail Engineer (4-7 years)earns $132,062, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,792, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,640,

What are the highest paying states for a Rail Engineer?

Rail Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Rail Engineer roles are District of Columbia $143,524, California $142,980, Massachusetts $141,074. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Rail Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Rail Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Rail Coordinator: $103,067; Rail Signalling Engineer: $91,293; Rail Supervisor: $81,799; Rail Manager: $62,168; Rail Inspector: $49,542.

Rail Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Rail Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rail Engineer in Delaware is $131,274 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, a Rail Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,360
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,928 to $141,788
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,598

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Rail Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,788	$11,816	$2,727	$68
Average	$131,274	$10,940	$2,525	$63
25th Percentile	$119,928	$9,994	$2,306	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Rail Engineer Salaries

A Rail Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Rail Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rail Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,835
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,062
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,792
Expert (over 8 years): $175,640

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Rail Engineer	$83,795
Software ... Level Rail Engineer	$107,835
Rail Engi... Level Rail Engineer	$132,062
Software ... Level Rail Engineer	$152,792
Software ... Level Rail Engineer	$175,640

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How Do Rail Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Rail Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $143,524.
California: $142,980.
Massachusetts: $141,074.

District of Columbia $143,524 California $142,980 Massachusetts $141,074 Washington $140,556 New Jersey $140,504 Alaska $140,322 Connecticut $138,533 New York $137,808

Hawaii $135,487 Rhode Island $134,398 Maryland $133,659 Minnesota $132,648 Colorado $132,259 Illinois $132,130 Oregon $131,637 Delaware $131,274

New Hampshire $131,046 Virginia $130,535 Pennsylvania $129,045 Nevada $128,293 North Dakota $128,047 Michigan $127,658 Wisconsin $127,515 Vermont $127,230

Texas $126,439 Maine $126,387 Arizona $126,310 Ohio $126,219 Georgia $125,026 Indiana $124,430 Wyoming $124,313 Utah $124,132

Iowa $124,054 Kansas $123,432 Louisiana $123,250 North Carolina $123,185 Missouri $123,160 Florida $122,654 Montana $122,382 Nebraska $122,123

Kentucky $121,980 South Carolina $121,461 Tennessee $121,137 Idaho $121,008 New Mexico $120,061 Oklahoma $119,854 Alabama $119,089 South Dakota $117,806

Arkansas $117,106 West Virginia $116,730 Mississippi $115,602

Top Paying Cities for Rail Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $130,683
Little Creek: $131,640
Magnolia: $131,451

Lincoln, DE $130,683 Little Creek, DE $131,640 Magnolia, DE $131,451 Milford, DE $131,015 Marydel, DE $131,230 Millsboro, DE $130,135 Millville, DE $130,336 Milton, DE $130,561

Nassau, DE $130,656 Ocean View, DE $130,314 Rehoboth Beach, DE $130,564 Seaford, DE $130,638 Selbyville, DE $130,097 Smyrna, DE $131,731 Viola, DE $131,124 Woodside, DE $131,476

Bear, DE $131,173 Newark, DE $131,124 Claymont, DE $131,392 Delaware City, DE $131,255 Hockessin, DE $131,112 Kirkwood, DE $131,230 Middletown, DE $131,281 Montchanin, DE $131,142

New Castle, DE $131,161 Odessa, DE $131,346 Port Penn, DE $131,434 Rockland, DE $131,155 Saint Georges, DE $131,239 Townsend, DE $131,441 Winterthur, DE $131,171 Lewes, DE $130,612

Wilmington, DE $131,119 Dover, DE $131,640 Dover Afb, DE $130,946 Bethany Beach, DE $130,176 Bethel, DE $130,311 Bridgeville, DE $130,618 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,269 Cheswold, DE $131,597

Clayton, DE $131,601 Dagsboro, DE $130,086 Delmar, DE $129,877 Ellendale, DE $130,271 Felton, DE $131,005 Fenwick Island, DE $130,114 Frankford, DE $129,887 Frederica, DE $131,134

Georgetown, DE $130,036 Greenwood, DE $130,639 Harbeson, DE $130,175 Harrington, DE $130,839 Hartly, DE $131,246 Houston, DE $130,652 Kenton, DE $131,607 Laurel, DE $129,959

Yorklyn, DE $131,151

Rail Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rail Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$119,928

Average $131,274/year

$141,788

$9,994

Average $10,940/month

$11,816

$2,306

Average $2,525/week

$2,727

$58

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,788	$11,816	$2,727	$68
Average	$131,274	$10,940	$2,525	$63
25th Percentile	$119,928	$9,994	$2,306	$58

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