As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Nevada is $79,055, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,520 weekly, or $6,588 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $68,334 to $90,675. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,443) and 75th percentile ($85,137), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,675 per year. This $11,694 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, Nevada Railroad Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $68,334 NV February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $73,443 NV February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $79,055 NV February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $85,137 NV February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $90,675 NV February 01, 2026
25% $73,443 10% $68,334 90% $90,675 75% $85,137 $79,055 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 Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $89,654 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $86,487 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $86,487 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $88,205 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $84,286 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $88,205 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $86,487 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $87,292 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $86,576 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $86,487 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
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