Locomotive Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for locomotive engineers is $39.14 an hour ($81,410 a year). About 33,470 people work in this job there.
Pay range for locomotive engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.17 | $60,680 |
| 25% of workers | $36.15 | $75,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.14 | $81,410 |
| 75% of workers | $44.84 | $93,260 |
| 90% of workers | $52.51 | $109,220 |
Best-paying states for locomotive engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $109,220 | 1,510 |
| Massachusetts | $108,790 | 640 |
| Mississippi | $96,710 | 300 |
| Minnesota | $93,700 | 990 |
| Illinois | $93,320 | 2,340 |
| Indiana | $92,790 | 1,030 |
| Florida | $92,310 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $91,970 | 260 |
| Virginia | $90,780 | 790 |
| Montana | $90,220 | 470 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $77,600
- Arkansas · $78,930
- California · $77,070
- Illinois · $93,320
- Indiana · $92,790
- Iowa · $89,970
- Kansas · $75,190
- Kentucky · $77,620
- Louisiana · $64,200
- Massachusetts · $108,790
- Minnesota · $93,700
- Missouri · $78,820
- New Jersey · $86,550
- New York · $109,220
- Oregon · $79,130
- Pennsylvania · $82,460
- Tennessee · $81,410
- Texas · $79,000
- Virginia · $90,780
- Washington · $73,750
Education, experience and outlook for locomotive engineers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
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