As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Portland, OR is $88,964. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,568 to $98,531, with most professionals earning between $72,924 and $107,241.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $72,924 | Portland,OR | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $80,568 | Portland,OR | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $88,964 | Portland,OR | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $98,531 | Portland,OR | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $107,241 | Portland,OR | March 01, 2025 |
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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About Portland, Oregon Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More
Portland, Oregon area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago
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