As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railroad Engineer in Houston, TX is $79,287. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $71,916 to $87,252, with most professionals earning between $65,205 and $94,503.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $65,205 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $71,916 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $79,287 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $87,252 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Railroad Engineer Salary | $94,503 | Houston,TX | 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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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More
Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago
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