As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Mississippi is $71,239, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,370 weekly, or $5,937 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $61,597 to $81,706. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,192) and 75th percentile ($76,718), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,706 per year. This $10,526 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, Mississippi Railroad Engineer often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $61,597 MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $66,192 MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,239 MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,718 MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,706 MS April 01, 2026
25% $66,192 10% $61,597 90% $81,706 75% $76,718 $71,239 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 Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $83,796 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $83,500 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $76,037 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $75,767 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $75,767 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $79,036 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $75,767 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $79,090 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $79,845 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $83,500 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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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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