According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the railroad industry estimated to increase in demand over the coming years include rail yard engineers, dinkey operators, and hostlers. Other jobs, such as locomotive engineers, conductors, and switch operators are all projected to decline due to increased automation and the building of new pipelines which will make it easier for gas and other natural resources companies to bypass rail.

If you are interested in a job related to Railroad, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Railroad Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Railroad positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Railroad Ties
Salary range: $41,000 - $46,000
Railroad Ties is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Railroad Ties jobs pay between $41,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Railroad Ties job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Railroad Track Laborer
Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000
Railroad Track Laborer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Railroad Track Laborer jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Track Laborer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Railroad Track Foreman
Salary range: $36,000 - $66,000
Railroad Track Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Railroad Track Foreman jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Track Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Mining Labor
Salary range: $50,000 - $76,500
Mining Labor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Mining Labor jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $76,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mining Labor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Railroad Contractor
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,000
Railroad Contractor is a common job search query. Most salaries for Railroad Contractor jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Railroad Contractor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Per Diem General Labor
Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000
Per Diem General Labor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem General Labor jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Per Diem General Labor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Laborer Per Diem
Salary range: $33,000 - $40,500
Laborer Per Diem is a common job search query. Most salaries for Laborer Per Diem jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Laborer Per Diem job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
No Experience Railroad
Salary range: $53,000 - $76,000
No Experience Railroad is a common job search query. Most salaries for No Experience Railroad jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $76,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Railroad job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Quarry Laborer
Salary range: $33,000 - $40,500
Quarry Laborer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quarry Laborer jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Quarry Laborer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Rebar Foreman
Salary range: $49,500 - $69,500
Rebar Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Rebar Foreman jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rebar Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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