Locomotive Engineers salary in United States
The median locomotive engineers salary is $81,410 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Locomotive Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 13.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Locomotive Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Locomotive Engineers salary in United States?
The median Locomotive Engineers salary in United States is $81,410 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of locomotive engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Locomotive Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $60,680 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $109,220 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $81,410.
Do Locomotive Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York is among the highest at $109,220, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Locomotive Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.