Locomotive Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $64,170 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $51,440
90th percentile $64,170
Employed locally 240
National median $77,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,440
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $64,170
    90th
    $64,170

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Locomotive Engineers salary vs area income 74% Median Locomotive Engineers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Locomotive Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $107,290
    Massachusetts $104,950
    Connecticut $103,010
    Iowa $87,550
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $87,510
    Oklahoma $86,520

    Nearby metros — Locomotive Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,140

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Locomotive Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Dallas, TX is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.42 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Locomotive Engineers salaries?

    The median Locomotive Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 17.1% below the national median of $77,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Locomotive Engineers in Dallas?

    Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $51,440 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.