As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in California is $87,611. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,466 to $96,412, with most professionals earning between $72,051 and $104,425.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $72,051 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $79,466 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $87,611 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $96,412 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $104,425 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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 Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $89,623 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $91,470 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $94,148 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $89,554 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $87,475 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $92,916 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $89,742 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $85,200 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $104,464 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $104,225 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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