Locomotive Engineers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $63,700 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $50,820
90th percentile $156,870
Employed locally 40
National median $77,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,820
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $156,850
    90th
    $156,870

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Locomotive Engineers salary vs area income 68% Median Locomotive Engineers salary is 32% 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
    California $74,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,730
    North Carolina $64,110

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Locomotive Engineers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.42 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Locomotive Engineers salaries?

    The median Locomotive Engineers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 17.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,820 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.