As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Delaware is $80,892, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,556 weekly, or $6,741 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $69,922 to $92,782. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,150) and 75th percentile ($87,116), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,782 per year. This $11,966 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, Delaware Railroad Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $69,922 DE February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $75,150 DE February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $80,892 DE February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,116 DE February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $92,782 DE February 01, 2026
25% $75,150 10% $69,922 90% $92,782 75% $87,116 $80,892 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $91,775 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $91,811 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $93,779 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $93,779 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $92,267 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $93,779 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $94,406 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $92,795 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $92,455 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $94,406 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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