As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Georgia is $77,047, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,482 weekly, or $6,421 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $66,618 to $88,366. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,588) and 75th percentile ($82,972), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,366 per year. This $11,384 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, Georgia Railroad Engineer often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $66,618 GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,588 GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,047 GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $82,972 GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $88,366 GA April 01, 2026
25% $71,588 10% $66,618 90% $88,366 75% $82,972 $77,047 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $79,539 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $87,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $84,075 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $79,243 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $79,836 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $79,836 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $79,836 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $79,243 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $79,872 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $82,862 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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