As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Mississippi is $71,235, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,370 weekly, or $5,936 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 $61,575 to $81,705. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,178) and 75th percentile ($76,716), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,705 per year. This $10,538 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 $61,575 MS February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $66,178 MS February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,235 MS February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,716 MS February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,705 MS February 01, 2026
25% $66,178 10% $61,575 90% $81,705 75% $76,716 $71,235 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 $83,481 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $83,185 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $75,750 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $75,482 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $75,482 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $78,738 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $75,482 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $78,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $79,544 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $83,185 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

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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