As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Indiana is $76,679, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,475 weekly, or $6,390 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 Indiana vary widely, spanning from $66,300 to $87,945. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,247) and 75th percentile ($82,576), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,945 per year. This $11,329 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, Indiana Railroad Engineer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 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 $66,300 IN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,247 IN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,679 IN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $82,576 IN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,945 IN April 01, 2026
25% $71,247 10% $66,300 90% $87,945 75% $82,576 $76,679 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 Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $80,213 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $86,482 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $84,237 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $81,264 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $82,629 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $84,317 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $83,168 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $87,200 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $82,629 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $84,982 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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