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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Locomotive Engineers Salary in New York

In New York, locomotive engineers earn a median of $107,290 per year.

Median (New York)
$107,290
Bottom 10%
$64,900
Top 10%
$108,330
Employed in New York
1,290

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, locomotive engineers earn a median of $107,290 — 39% above the national median of $77,400. Locally the range runs $64,900 to $108,330. About 1,290 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #1 of 36 states for locomotive engineers pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 1,290 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$77,400
US bottom 10%
$60,980
US top 10%
$100,690

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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