Job outlook for locomotive operators in the United States

Locomotive operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected locomotive operator job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.

• About 3,100 new jobs for locomotive operators are projected over the next decade.

• Locomotive operator salaries have increased 25% for locomotive operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 20,199 locomotive operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 26,009 active locomotive operator job openings in the US.

• The average locomotive operator salary is $51,047.

Compare the number of locomotive operator jobs and the average locomotive operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of locomotive operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where locomotive operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.