SOC 53-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Locomotive Engineers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin
At $84,550, median pay for Locomotive Engineers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $81,410 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $84,550, median pay for Locomotive Engineers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $81,410 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $72,640 to $84,560.
Employment stands at 220, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 17th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 143rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,780 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $72,640 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $84,550 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $84,560 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $84,600 | +3.9% |
| Mean | $77,030 | −5.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $84,550 goes as far as $89,851 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,851US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,550 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,780 to $84,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Locomotive Engineers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $84,550, or $40.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,410, so pay in Wisconsin is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $84,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,780 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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