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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.

Lower (p10)
$60,680
Median (p50)
$81,410
Top (p90)
$109,220
Sample size
33,470

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$60,680
p25$75,190
Median$81,410
p75$93,260
Top (p90)$109,220
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Locomotive Engineers salary by region

New York$109,220
Massachusetts$108,790
Minnesota$93,700
Illinois$93,320
Indiana$92,790
Virginia$90,780
Montana$90,220
Iowa$89,970
Arizona$89,840
Colorado$89,360

Pay trend

Up 13.2% from 2023 to 2025.

$75,8702023
$81,5402024
$85,9002025

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.

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