Locomotive Engineers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $72,730 -6% vs national
Median hourly $34.96
10th percentile $57,940
90th percentile $72,730
National median $77,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,940
    25th
    $72,530
    50th (median)
    $72,730
    75th
    $72,730
    90th
    $72,730

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Locomotive Engineers salary vs area income 54% Median Locomotive Engineers salary is 46% 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
    North Carolina $64,110
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,700

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Locomotive Engineers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in San Francisco, CA is $34.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Locomotive Engineers salaries?

    The median Locomotive Engineers salary in San Francisco, CA is 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Locomotive Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,940 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,530.