As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Oklahoma is $73,855, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,420 weekly, or $6,155 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 Oklahoma vary widely, spanning from $63,839 to $84,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,613) and 75th percentile ($79,537), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,710 per year. This $10,924 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, Oklahoma Railroad Engineer often earn 7.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Oklahoma currently ranks 46 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 $63,839 OK February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $68,613 OK February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $73,855 OK February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $79,537 OK February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $84,710 OK February 01, 2026
25% $68,613 10% $63,839 90% $84,710 75% $79,537 $73,855 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 Achille, OK Avg. Salary $87,641 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ada, OK Avg. Salary $80,931 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adair, OK Avg. Salary $83,320 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams, OK Avg. Salary $80,662 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addington, OK Avg. Salary $76,976 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, OK Avg. Salary $81,897 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agra, OK Avg. Salary $80,931 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, OK Avg. Salary $87,641 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albert, OK Avg. Salary $74,900 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albion, OK Avg. Salary $77,352 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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