Traction Power Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Traction Power Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Traction Power Engineer in the United States is $69,051 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Traction Power Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,971
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,267 to $78,955
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,180
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Traction Power Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,955 $6,580 $1,518 $38
Average $69,051 $5,754 $1,328 $33
25th Percentile $61,267 $5,106 $1,178 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Traction Power Engineer Salaries

A Traction Power Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Traction Power Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Traction Power Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,323
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,473
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,255
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,326
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,292
Levels Salary
Traction ... Level Traction Power Engineer$68,323
Power Pla... Level Traction Power Engineer$79,473
Power Pla... Level Traction Power Engineer$89,255
Power Pla... Level Traction Power Engineer$103,326
Power Pla... Level Traction Power Engineer$119,292
$68,323 0 yr
$79,473 < 2 yrs
$89,255 2-4 yrs
$103,326 5-8 yrs
$119,292 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Traction Power Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $87,094
  • San Francisco: $86,141
  • Oakland: $84,325

What Skills Can Increase a Traction Power Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Renewable Energy (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Using renewable energy sources for more sustainable business operations to drive environmental risk and cost reduction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 8.08%
Preventative Maintenance 2.87%
Renewable Energy 2.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Traction Power Engineer's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 44%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$99,434
44%
Integrity
$78,718
14%
Flexibility
$78,028
13%
Coordination
$75,266
9%
Verbal Communication
$75,266
9%
Planning
$74,575
8%
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Traction Power Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Traction Power Engineer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Energy & Utilities, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Traction Power Engineer positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Traction Power Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Traction Power Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$89,766$43.030%

Traction Power Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Traction Power Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Traction Power Engineer

Salaries for a Traction Power Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,541 in 2023 to around $63,651 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Traction Power Engineer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Traction Power Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Traction Power Engineer?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Traction Power Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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