Railroad Engineer salary in US South Region

Average salary
$89,500/yr
Based on 243 income tax records
$43,000
$129,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$77K
 
$88K
 
$96K
 
$91K
$43,000
$129,500
How much do Railroad Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Railroad Engineer is $89,500 per year. This is based on data from 243 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Railroad Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Railroad Engineer salary can vary between $43,000 to $129,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Railroad Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Bnsf Railway Company, US South Region
40 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$67K – $139K
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Union Pacific Railroad, US South Region
43 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$63K – $125K
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Norfolk Southern Corp, US South Region
47 income tax records
$92,000/yr
$67K – $114K
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CSX, US South Region
25 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$65K – $112K

Railroad Engineer demographics in US South Region

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21% are single
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79% are married
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58% have kids
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73% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Railroad Engineers in US South Region

243 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a railroad engineer in US South Region is $89,500 per year. Railroad engineer salaries in US South Region can vary between $43,000 to $129,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 243 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as railroad engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for railroad engineers in US South Region: Bnsf Railway Company ($102,000 a year), Union Pacific Railroad ($96,000 a year), and Norfolk Southern Corp ($92,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for railroad engineers in US South Region: Amarillo Metro Area, TX ($102,000 a year), Houston Metro Area, TX ($90,500 a year), and Dallas Metro Area, TX ($85,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.