As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Utah is $76,491, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,471 weekly, or $6,374 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Railroad Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Railroad Engineer in Utah vary widely, spanning from $66,118 to $87,734. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,061) and 75th percentile ($82,376), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,734 per year. This $11,315 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, Utah Railroad Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 nationwide for Railroad Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Railroad Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $66,118 UT February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $71,061 UT February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $76,491 UT February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $82,376 UT February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $87,734 UT February 01, 2026
25% $71,061 10% $66,118 90% $87,734 75% $82,376 $76,491 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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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $82,962 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $87,355 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $86,576 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $85,413 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $86,576 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $83,194 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $86,585 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $82,183 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $82,183 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $82,183 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    Railroad Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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