As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Delaware is $80,897, 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 $69,947 to $92,782. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,165) and 75th percentile ($87,118), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,782 per year. This $11,953 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 $69,947 DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $75,165 DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $80,897 DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,118 DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $92,782 DE April 01, 2026
25% $75,165 10% $69,947 90% $92,782 75% $87,118 $80,897 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 $92,122 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $92,158 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $94,134 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $94,134 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $92,616 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $94,134 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $94,763 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $93,146 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $92,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $94,763 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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