Locomotive Engineers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $80,490 +4% vs national
Median hourly $38.70
10th percentile $80,490
90th percentile $81,600
Employed locally 150
National median $77,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,490
    25th
    $80,490
    50th (median)
    $80,490
    75th
    $81,600
    90th
    $81,600

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Locomotive Engineers salary vs area income 85% Median Locomotive Engineers salary is 15% 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
    New York $107,290
    Florida $82,000
    Colorado $79,960
    Oregon $77,210
    Georgia $75,680
    California $74,710

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,500
    Light Truck Drivers$46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Locomotive Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Portland, OR-WA is $38.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.23 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Locomotive Engineers salaries?

    The median Locomotive Engineers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,490 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,490.