How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Grand Forks, ND?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Grand Forks, ND is $80,255. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,681 to $88,886, with most professionals earning between $65,785 and $96,744.

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Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $65,785 Grand Forks,ND March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,681 Grand Forks,ND March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $80,255 Grand Forks,ND March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $88,886 Grand Forks,ND March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $96,744 Grand Forks,ND March 01, 2025
25% $72,681 10% $65,785 90% $96,744 75% $88,886 $80,255 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 Grand Forks, ND. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $72,681 to $88,886 with the average base salary of $80,255. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,199 to $90,373 with the average total cash compensation of $80,833.
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About Grand Forks, North Dakota    Grand Forks is 74 miles (119 km) north of the Fargo-Moorhead area and 145 miles (233 km) south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grand Forks is on the western ba....More

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