As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Railroad Engineer in Wisconsin is $78,576, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,511 weekly, or $6,548 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $67,920 to $90,125. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,998) and 75th percentile ($84,621), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,125 per year. This $11,623 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, Wisconsin Railroad Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $67,920 WI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $72,998 WI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $78,576 WI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $84,621 WI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $90,125 WI February 01, 2026
25% $72,998 10% $67,920 90% $90,125 75% $84,621 $78,576 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $83,463 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $84,697 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $87,435 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $88,858 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $86,451 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $86,666 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $84,313 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $88,858 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $88,894 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $83,463 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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