Locomotive Engineers and Operators Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Locomotive Engineers and Operators in the United States is around $72790 per year.

How much do Locomotive Engineers and Operators make in the United States?

In the United States, Locomotive Engineers and Operators earn an average hourly wage of $35 and a mean annual wage of $72790.

Mean Hourly Wage

$35

Mean Annual Wage

$72790

Locomotive Engineers and Operators earnings by experience

For Locomotive Engineers and Operators positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $24.24 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $29.87 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $35.46, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $41.5. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $42.73 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Locomotive Engineers and Operators roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $50410 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $62130 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $73770. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $86310, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $88870 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Locomotive Engineers and Operators

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$24.24

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$50410

Earnings for Junior-level Locomotive Engineers and Operators

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.87

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$62130

Earnings for Mid-level Locomotive Engineers and Operators

Median Hourly Wage

$35.46

Median Annual Wage

$73770

Earnings for Senior-level Locomotive Engineers and Operators

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$41.5

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$86310

Earnings for Top-level Locomotive Engineers and Operators

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$42.73

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$88870

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)