As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Connecticut is $85,366, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,642 weekly, or $7,114 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 Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $73,789 to $97,913. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,306) and 75th percentile ($91,933), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,913 per year. This $12,627 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, Connecticut Railroad Engineer often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 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 $73,789 CT February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $79,306 CT February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $85,366 CT February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $91,933 CT February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $97,913 CT February 01, 2026
25% $79,306 10% $73,789 90% $97,913 75% $91,933 $85,366 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 New London, CT Avg. Salary $94,853 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $94,826 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $95,712 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $93,735 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $94,799 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $95,103 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $95,712 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $93,797 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $95,282 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $93,627 Date Updated February 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
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