As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Arimo, ID is $67,705, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,302 weekly, or $5,642 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Railroad Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Railroad Engineer in Arimo, ID vary widely, spanning from $58,523 to $77,656. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,899) and 75th percentile ($72,913), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,656 per year. This $10,014 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arimo Railroad Engineer often earn 9.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $58,523 Arimo, ID February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $62,899 Arimo, ID February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $67,705 Arimo, ID February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,913 Arimo, ID February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,656 Arimo, ID February 01, 2026
25% $62,899 10% $58,523 90% $77,656 75% $72,913 $67,705 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Railroad Engineer jobs in Arimo, Idaho

Test Engineer

RNR Industries - ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

ServiceNow Engineer 3

University of Washington - SEATTLE, WA

Transition Engineer

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services - CRANE, IN

Electrical Engineer

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services - DAHLGREN, VA

Search More Railroad Engineer Jobs in Arimo, Idaho

What is a Railroad Engineer ?

An engineer (American and Canadian), engine driver, loco pilot, motorman, train driver (British and Commonwealth English), is a person who operates a train. The driver is in charge of, and responsible for driving the engine, as well as the mechanical operation of the train, train speed, and all train handling. For many American railroads, the following career progression is typical: assistant conductor (brakeman), conductor and finally driver. In the US, drivers are required to be certified and re-certified every two to three years. In American English a hostler moves engines around train y...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Railroad Engineer.

Job Openings for Railroad Engineer in Arimo, ID

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Railroad Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
62899
72913
67705

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68879
85297
76407
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Arimo, ID. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $62,899 to $72,913 with the average base salary of $67,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,879 to $85,297 with the average total cash compensation of $76,407.
Similar Job Titles:

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

62899
72913

 

About Arimo, Idaho    Arimo is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the 'Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 355 at....More

Arimo, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

Railroad Engineer Salary in popular cities: BoiseNampaMeridian

Jobs with a similar salary range to Railroad Engineer : Civil Engineering Intern, Stormwater Engineer