Railroad Engineer Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

Railroad Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC

How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Raleigh, NC? The average Railroad Engineer salary in Raleigh, NC is $82,335 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,566 and $91,190. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $67,493 Raleigh,NC May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $74,566 Raleigh,NC May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $82,335 Raleigh,NC May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $91,190 Raleigh,NC May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $99,252 Raleigh,NC May 28, 2024
25% $74,566 10% $67,493 90% $99,252 75% $91,190 $82,335 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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  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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $74,566 to $91,190 with the average base salary of $82,335. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,100 to $92,714 with the average total cash compensation of $82,929.
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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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