Locomotive Engineers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $63,750 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $59,560
90th percentile $63,860
Employed locally 40
National median $77,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,560
    25th
    $63,290
    50th (median)
    $63,750
    75th
    $63,860
    90th
    $63,860

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Locomotive Engineers salary vs area income 65% Median Locomotive Engineers salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Locomotive Engineers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in New York, NY-NJ is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.70 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Locomotive Engineers salaries?

    The median Locomotive Engineers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 17.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,290.