How much does a Railroad Engineer make in AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Arizona is $77,396. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,201 to $85,171, with most professionals earning between $63,650 and $92,250.

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 $63,650 AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $70,201 AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $77,396 AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $85,171 AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary $92,250 AZ April 01, 2025
25% $70,201 10% $63,650 90% $92,250 75% $85,171 $77,396 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $83,643 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $82,531 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $81,795 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $80,290 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $84,062 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $80,290 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $83,660 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $83,643 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $80,863 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $84,268 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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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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