As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Oregon is $81,123, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,560 weekly, or $6,760 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Railroad Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Railroad Engineer in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $70,179 to $93,053. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,394) and 75th percentile ($87,368), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,053 per year. This $11,974 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, Oregon Railroad Engineer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $70,179 OR May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $75,394 OR May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,123 OR May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,368 OR May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $93,053 OR May 01, 2026
25% $75,394 10% $70,179 90% $93,053 75% $87,368 $81,123 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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $94,109 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $93,418 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $88,308 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $87,287 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $85,825 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $86,766 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $89,997 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $86,870 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $88,467 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $89,546 Date Updated May 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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