As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Arizona is $77,837, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,497 weekly, or $6,486 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 Arizona vary widely, spanning from $67,302 to $89,273. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,323) and 75th percentile ($83,823), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,273 per year. This $11,500 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, Arizona Railroad Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide 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 $67,302 AZ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,323 AZ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,837 AZ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $83,823 AZ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $89,273 AZ April 01, 2026
25% $72,323 10% $67,302 90% $89,273 75% $83,823 $77,837 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $87,820 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $86,653 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $85,880 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $84,299 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $88,260 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $84,299 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $87,838 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $87,820 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $84,901 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $88,476 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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