As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Overland Park, KS is $77,849, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,497 weekly, or $6,487 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 Overland Park, KS vary widely, spanning from $67,346 to $89,298. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,352) and 75th percentile ($83,842), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,298 per year. This $11,490 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, Overland Park Railroad Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Overland Park currently ranks 438 statewide 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 $67,346 Overland Park, KS May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,352 Overland Park, KS May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,849 Overland Park, KS May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $83,842 Overland Park, KS May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $89,298 Overland Park, KS May 01, 2026
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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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  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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Overland Park, KS. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $72,352 to $83,842 with the average base salary of $77,849. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,677 to $98,667 with the average total cash compensation of $88,385.
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About Overland Park, Kansas    Overland Park is located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of Interstate 435 and U.S. Route 69 immediately east of Olathe, the county seat. The c....More

Overland Park, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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