How Much Does a Railroad Engineer Make in Rapid City, SD ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Railroad Engineer Salary in Rapid City, SD

As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Rapid City, SD is $71,171, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,369 weekly, or $5,931 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 Rapid City, SD vary widely, spanning from $61,564 to $81,640. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,142) and 75th percentile ($76,651), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,640 per year. This $10,509 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, Rapid City Railroad Engineer often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Rapid City currently ranks 764 statewide for Railroad Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $61,564 Rapid City, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $66,142 Rapid City, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,171 Rapid City, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,651 Rapid City, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $81,640 Rapid City, SD June 01, 2026
25% $66,142 10% $61,564 90% $81,640 75% $76,651 $71,171 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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    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $66,142 to $76,651 with the average base salary of $71,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,026 to $90,434 with the average total cash compensation of $81,009.
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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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