SOC 53-4011 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Locomotive Engineers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$81,410
- 10th percentile
- $60,680
- 25th percentile
- $75,190
- Median
- $81,410
- 75th percentile
- $93,260
- 90th percentile
- $109,220
- Mean
- $85,900
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 33,470.
That median is 59.7% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 250 | $52,390 | $65,340 | $65,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 40 | $50,820 | $63,700 | $156,870 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $48,000 | $57,140 | $72,960 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 250 | $52,390 | $65,340 | $65,340 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $48,000 | $57,140 | $72,960 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 40 | $50,820 | $63,700 | $156,870 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,510 | $61,110 | $109,220 | $110,280 |
| Massachusetts | 640 | $84,340 | $108,790 | $168,600 |
| Mississippi | 300 | $59,790 | $96,710 | $211,440 |
| Minnesota | 990 | $79,780 | $93,700 | $93,830 |
| Illinois | 2,340 | $76,190 | $93,320 | $152,420 |
| Indiana | 1,030 | $62,830 | $92,790 | $129,020 |
| Florida | 350 | $80,070 | $92,310 | $94,560 |
| Oklahoma | 260 | $60,640 | $91,970 | $127,380 |
| Virginia | 790 | $62,490 | $90,780 | $90,940 |
| Montana | 470 | $80,460 | $90,220 | $126,950 |
| Iowa | 1,000 | $74,770 | $89,970 | $95,710 |
| Arizona | 490 | $81,810 | $89,840 | $93,260 |
| Colorado | 480 | $57,730 | $89,360 | $125,830 |
| South Carolina | 380 | $58,350 | $89,290 | $89,290 |
| New Mexico | 440 | $83,960 | $88,330 | $92,880 |
| New Jersey | 830 | $85,930 | $86,550 | $107,060 |
| Wisconsin | 220 | $61,780 | $84,550 | $84,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,430 | $60,250 | $82,460 | $100,870 |
| Tennessee | 700 | $66,060 | $81,410 | $91,490 |
| Oregon | 580 | $67,440 | $79,130 | $83,630 |
| Texas | 3,780 | $58,700 | $79,000 | $79,310 |
| Arkansas | 620 | $65,050 | $78,930 | $78,930 |
| Wyoming | Not available | $63,440 | $78,910 | $105,080 |
| Missouri | 1,110 | $78,750 | $78,820 | $79,040 |
| Kentucky | 540 | $61,820 | $77,620 | $98,080 |
| Alabama | 590 | $39,290 | $77,600 | $87,380 |
| California | 1,570 | $52,260 | $77,070 | $79,940 |
| Kansas | 1,020 | $60,660 | $75,190 | $78,300 |
| Washington | 1,120 | $59,610 | $73,750 | $91,140 |
| New Hampshire | 30 | $49,430 | $70,670 | $77,110 |
| South Dakota | 150 | $62,730 | $69,180 | $81,640 |
| West Virginia | 340 | $62,880 | $64,400 | $90,080 |
| Louisiana | 700 | $47,180 | $64,200 | $73,630 |
| Ohio | 200 | $63,110 | $63,280 | $77,130 |
| North Carolina | 340 | $59,580 | $61,190 | $70,240 |
| Delaware | 290 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other transportation and material moving occupations
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Packers and Packagers, Hand
- Driver/Sales Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Locomotive Engineers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Locomotive Engineers is $81,410. Employment is 33,470.
How does Locomotive Engineers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Locomotive Engineers is 59.7% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Locomotive Engineers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is highest on this page's list at $65,340.