How much does a Railway Engineer make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railway Engineer in Detroit, MI is $84,062. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,132 to a high of $100,195, with most professionals earning between $76,247 and $92,507.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Railway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $69,132 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $76,247 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $84,062 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $92,507 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $100,195 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $76,247 10% $69,132 90% $100,195 75% $92,507 $84,062 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Railway 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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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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