How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Grand Island, NE? The average Railroad Engineer salary in Grand Island, NE is $77,350 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,052 and $85,672. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $63,406 Grand Island,NE September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $70,052 Grand Island,NE September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,350 Grand Island,NE September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $85,672 Grand Island,NE September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $93,249 Grand Island,NE September 01, 2024
25% $70,052 10% $63,406 90% $93,249 75% $85,672 $77,350 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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Career Path for this job

  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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About Grand Island, Nebraska    Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Grand Island is t....More

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