How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Fargo, ND?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Fargo, ND is $76,467. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,358 to $84,149, with most professionals earning between $62,886 and $91,142.

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Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $62,886 Fargo,ND April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $69,358 Fargo,ND April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,467 Fargo,ND April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $84,149 Fargo,ND April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $91,142 Fargo,ND April 01, 2025
25% $69,358 10% $62,886 90% $91,142 75% $84,149 $76,467 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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  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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $69,358 to $84,149 with the average base salary of $76,467. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,358 to $84,149 with the average total cash compensation of $76,467.
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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