How much does a locomotive engineer make in Arkansas?
$78,930a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Arkansas. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,050Median: $78,930Highest 10%: $78,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| 25th | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| Median | $78,930 | $37.95 | |
| 75th | $78,930 | $37.95 | |
| 90th | $78,930 | $37.95 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 19. Tennessee | $81,410 |
| 20. Oregon | $79,130 |
| 21. Texas | $79,000 |
| 22. Arkansas | $78,930 |
| 23. Wyoming | $78,910 |
| 24. Missouri | $78,820 |
| 25. Kentucky | $77,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $37.95 ($78,930 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $78,930 against $81,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Arkansas ranks 22 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.