As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Bear, DE is $81,931, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,576 weekly, or $6,828 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 Bear, DE vary widely, spanning from $70,820 to $93,973. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,115) and 75th percentile ($88,234), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,973 per year. This $12,119 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, Bear Railroad Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Bear currently ranks 290 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 $70,820 Bear, DE February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,115 Bear, DE February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,931 Bear, DE February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $88,234 Bear, DE February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $93,973 Bear, DE February 01, 2026
25% $76,115 10% $70,820 90% $93,973 75% $88,234 $81,931 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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Bear, DE. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $76,115 to $88,234 with the average base salary of $81,931. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,352 to $103,220 with the average total cash compensation of $92,462.
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About Bear, Delaware    Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 19,371 at the 2010 census. Originally a sma....More

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