Railroad Engineer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

Railroad Engineer Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Columbia, SC? The average Railroad Engineer salary in Columbia, SC is $77,939 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,585 and $86,324. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $63,889 Columbia,SC September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $70,585 Columbia,SC September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,939 Columbia,SC September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $86,324 Columbia,SC September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $93,958 Columbia,SC September 01, 2024
25% $70,585 10% $63,889 90% $93,958 75% $86,324 $77,939 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Department of The Navy - CHARLESTON, SC

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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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  • Department of The Navy - CHARLESTON, SC
    DutiesYou will support the development or architecture and specialized system of systems solutions to address electromagnetic spectrum solutions.You will d...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • VeriSign - HERNDON, VA
    Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Stantec - HONOLULU, HI
    Resident Engineer - ( 240003CJ )DescriptionWe’re in the business of limitless potential. From iconic designs to monumental ground breakings, we believe the...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Stantec - BOISE, ID
    Civil Engineer - ( 2300032Q )DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative sp...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Department of The Navy - WASHINGTON, DC
    DutiesYou will be responsible for the Supply Chain Security team and policy and process execution and improvement for all of SSP's lines of business.You wi...
    - 1 Day Ago

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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86324
77939

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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87766
78504
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $70,585 to $86,324 with the average base salary of $77,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,089 to $87,766 with the average total cash compensation of $78,504.
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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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