How much does a Railroad Engineer make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Salem, OR is $79,891. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,463 to $87,916, with most professionals earning between $65,701 and $95,223.

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Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $65,701 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,463 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $79,891 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,916 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $95,223 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $72,463 10% $65,701 90% $95,223 75% $87,916 $79,891 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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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

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