SOC 53-4011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Locomotive Engineers is $77,397 per year ($37.21/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $73,403 and $84,219 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $100,693 per year. There are approximately 31,990 locomotive engineers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $29.32 | $60,986 |
| P25 | $35.29 | $73,403 |
| P50MEDIAN | $37.21 | $77,397 |
| P75 | $40.49 | $84,219 |
| P90 | $48.41 | $100,693 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Locomotive Engineers is $77,397 per year ($37.21/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $73,403 and $84,219 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Locomotive Engineers is $100,693 per year ($48.41/hr). The 75th percentile is $84,219 per year.
Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn approximately $60,986 per year ($29.32/hr). The 25th percentile is $73,403 per year.
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