Locomotive Engineers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for locomotive engineers is $41.61 an hour ($86,550 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($81,410). New Jersey ranks 16th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for locomotive engineers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.31 | $85,930 |
| 25% of workers | $41.61 | $86,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.61 | $86,550 |
| 75% of workers | $41.67 | $86,680 |
| 90% of workers | $51.47 | $107,060 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,570 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $72,340 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $89,660 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $49,250 |
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