How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Rock Hill, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Rock Hill, SC is $76,547. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,430 to $84,236, with most professionals earning between $62,951 and $91,237.

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Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $62,951 Rock Hill,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $69,430 Rock Hill,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,547 Rock Hill,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $84,236 Rock Hill,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $91,237 Rock Hill,SC April 01, 2025
25% $69,430 10% $62,951 90% $91,237 75% $84,236 $76,547 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Railroad Engineer in Rock Hill, SC. The base salary for Railroad Engineer ranges from $69,430 to $84,236 with the average base salary of $76,547. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,430 to $84,236 with the average total cash compensation of $76,547.
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