Occupation Salary Profile

Locomotive Engineers

SOC Code: 53-4011

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations. Excludes ā€œEngineersā€ (17-2011 through 17-2199).

National Median (BLS)
$82,490
ā–² +28.55% Nominal +24.49% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$76,880
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
500
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Locomotive Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $52,390
25th Percentile $65,340
National Median (50th Percentile) $82,490
75th Percentile $83,630
90th Percentile $96,250
P10: $52,390 P50 (Median): $82,490 P90: $96,250