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Locomotive engineer salary
Average locomotive engineer salary
$55,268
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Average locomotive engineer salary by state
Highest paying states for locomotive engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $64,452 | $30.99 |
| 2 | Idaho | $70,910 | $34.09 |
| 3 | Delaware | $65,671 | $31.57 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $65,790 | $31.63 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $64,268 | $30.90 |
| 6 | Maine | $70,039 | $33.67 |
| 7 | Nevada | $66,203 | $31.83 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $65,093 | $31.29 |
| 9 | Alaska | $73,219 | $35.20 |
| 10 | Oregon | $63,330 | $30.45 |
| 11 | Alabama | $62,393 | $30.00 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $65,025 | $31.26 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $66,082 | $31.77 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $66,482 | $31.96 |
| 15 | Illinois | $64,253 | $30.89 |
| 16 | Texas | $61,898 | $29.76 |
| 17 | Utah | $61,550 | $29.59 |
| 18 | New York | $61,914 | $29.77 |
| 19 | Missouri | $64,145 | $30.84 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $64,139 | $30.84 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $60,956 | $29.31 |
| 22 | Colorado | $58,871 | $28.30 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $60,988 | $29.32 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $60,449 | $29.06 |
| 25 | Georgia | $58,449 | $28.10 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $57,859 | $27.82 |
| 27 | Arizona | $57,347 | $27.57 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $59,555 | $28.63 |
| 29 | Iowa | $59,525 | $28.62 |
| 30 | Maryland | $56,859 | $27.34 |
| 31 | Kansas | $59,667 | $28.69 |
| 32 | Vermont | $56,942 | $27.38 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $59,091 | $28.41 |
| 34 | Virginia | $54,663 | $26.28 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $58,772 | $28.26 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $58,144 | $27.95 |
| 37 | Florida | $53,340 | $25.64 |
| 38 | Washington | $50,037 | $24.06 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $54,846 | $26.37 |
| 40 | California | $47,791 | $22.98 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $50,822 | $24.43 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $49,647 | $23.87 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $50,691 | $24.37 |
| 44 | Ohio | $47,146 | $22.67 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $48,778 | $23.45 |
| 46 | Michigan | $44,345 | $21.32 |
| 47 | Montana | $48,218 | $23.18 |
| 48 | Indiana | $44,009 | $21.16 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $47,372 | $22.77 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $43,419 | $20.87 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $44,269 | $21.28 |
Locomotive engineer salary details
A locomotive engineer's salary ranges from $39,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a locomotive engineer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| Average | $55,268 | $4,606 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
Highest paying locomotive engineer jobs
The highest paying types of locomotive engineers are engineer, train engineer, and conductor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor | $58,690 | $4,891 | $28.22 | 567 |
| Engineer | $92,077 | $7,673 | $44.27 | 618,207 |
| Train Engineer | $82,531 | $6,878 | $39.68 | 21,639 |
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Locomotive engineer salary trends
The average locomotive engineer salary has risen by $17,295 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average locomotive engineer earned $37,973 annually, but today, they earn $55,268 a year. That works out to a 25% change in pay for locomotive engineers over the last decade.
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Average locomotive engineer salary over time
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Locomotive engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,300 | $26.57 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.80 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | $47,800 | $22.96 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $46,900 | $22.55 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $44,300 | $21.32 | +2.5% |
Recently added locomotive engineer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | East Saint Louis, IL | 06/26/2025 | $81,059 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | Pittsburg, KS | 06/26/2025 | $81,059 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | Kansas City, MO | 06/26/2025 | $81,059 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | Jackson, MS | 06/25/2025 | $87,111 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | Shreveport, LA | 06/25/2025 | $89,532 |
| Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC | Qualified Locomotive Engineer | Laredo, TX | 06/25/2025 | $89,532 |
| Keolis America | Locomotive Engineer (Current Class 1 or Passenger License Only) | Somerville, MA | 06/14/2025 | $85,567 |
| Norfolk Southern | Locomotive Engineer 1 | Central Bridge, NY | 05/22/2025 | $102,000 |
| Norfolk Southern | Locomotive Engineer | Central Bridge, NY | 03/28/2025 | $102,000 |
| CGB Enterprises | Locomotive Engineer/Conductor | Jeffersonville, IN | 03/28/2025 | $41,740 |
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