As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Augusta, GA is $73,925, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,422 weekly, or $6,160 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Railroad Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Railroad Engineer in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $63,952 to $84,797. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,705) and 75th percentile ($79,616), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,797 per year. This $10,911 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, Augusta Railroad Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 statewide for Railroad Engineer job salary. 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 $63,952 Augusta, GA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $68,705 Augusta, GA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $73,925 Augusta, GA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $79,616 Augusta, GA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $84,797 Augusta, GA May 01, 2026
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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...

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  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

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Augusta, GA. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $68,705 to $79,616 with the average base salary of $73,925. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,661 to $93,694 with the average total cash compensation of $83,930.
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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