How much does a locomotive engineer make in Alabama?
$77,600a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Alabama. That is $37.31 an hour or $6,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.31
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,290Median: $77,600Highest 10%: $87,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $56,580 | $27.20 | |
| Median | $77,600 | $37.31 | |
| 75th | $78,740 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $87,380 | $42.01 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 23. Wyoming | $78,910 |
| 24. Missouri | $78,820 |
| 25. Kentucky | $77,620 |
| 26. Alabama | $77,600 |
| 27. California | $77,070 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,190 |
| 29. Washington | $73,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $37.31 ($77,600 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $77,600 against $81,410 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Alabama ranks 26 of 35 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.