Conductor Engineer

Conductor Engineer Salary

$39K

$102.5K

$137.5K

$101,752

/year

$48.92

/hour

Conductor Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$101,752

Columbus

Ohio

$98,282

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    How much does a Conductor Engineer make?

    As of Jul 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Conductor Engineer in the United States is $101,752 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.92 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,956/week or $8,479/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $39,000, the majority of Conductor Engineer salaries currently range between $84,000 (25th percentile) to $116,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $135,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Conductor Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 32500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Conductor Engineer in your area makes on average $98,282 per year, or $3,470 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $101,752. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Conductor Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Conductor Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Conductor Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Conductor Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Princeville, HI, close behind in the second and third positions. Princeville, HI, beats the national average by $21,295 (20.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $34,625 (34.0%) above the $101,752 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Conductor Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Barrow, AK, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Conductor Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $136,377

    $65.57

    Cupertino, CA

    $125,536

    $60.35

    Princeville, HI

    $123,047

    $59.16

    Aspen, CO

    $122,990

    $59.13

    Sitka, AK

    $122,579

    $58.93

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $121,056

    $58.20

    San Francisco, CA

    $119,882

    $57.64

    Palo Alto, CA

    $119,764

    $57.58

    Santa Clara, CA

    $119,502

    $57.45

    Livermore, CA

    $119,354

    $57.38

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Conductor Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Conductor Engineer category.

    For example Lead Electrical Engineer jobs pay as much as $54,589 (53.6%) more than the average Conductor Engineer salary of $101,752. If you're qualified, finding work as a Lead Electrical Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Conductor Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Electrical Engineer

    $156,341

    $75.16

    Senior Electrical Design Engineer

    $124,373

    $59.79

    Power Distribution Engineer

    $113,035

    $54.34

    Assistant Electrical Engineer

    $88,754

    $42.67

    Electrical Engineer Consultant

    $86,381

    $41.53

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Conductor Engineer salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $101,752 per year or $48.92 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.