As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Kansas is $76,064, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,463 weekly, or $6,339 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 Kansas vary widely, spanning from $65,769 to $87,239. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,675) and 75th percentile ($81,914), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,239 per year. This $11,239 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, Kansas Railroad Engineer often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 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 $65,769 KS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $70,675 KS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,064 KS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,914 KS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,239 KS April 01, 2026
25% $70,675 10% $65,769 90% $87,239 75% $81,914 $76,064 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 Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $82,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $81,605 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $81,075 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $82,638 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $82,638 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $82,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $82,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $82,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $81,075 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $81,075 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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