As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Massachusetts is $86,931, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,672 weekly, or $7,244 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $75,142 to $99,708. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,760) and 75th percentile ($93,619), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,708 per year. This $12,859 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, Massachusetts Railroad Engineer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $75,142 MA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $80,760 MA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $86,931 MA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $93,619 MA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $99,708 MA February 01, 2026
25% $80,760 10% $75,142 90% $99,708 75% $93,619 $86,931 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $92,723 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $94,415 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $94,558 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $94,101 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $93,627 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $99,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $94,781 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $99,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $99,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $96,812 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

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