How much does a locomotive engineer make in Colorado?
$89,360a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Colorado. That is $42.96 an hour or $7,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.96
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,730Median: $89,360Highest 10%: $125,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 25th | $76,670 | $36.86 | |
| Median | $89,360 | $42.96 | |
| 75th | $99,800 | $47.98 | |
| 90th | $125,800 | $60.50 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 10. Montana | $90,220 |
| 11. Iowa | $89,970 |
| 12. Arizona | $89,840 |
| 13. Colorado | $89,360 |
| 14. South Carolina | $89,290 |
| 15. New Mexico | $88,330 |
| 16. New Jersey | $86,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $42.96 ($89,360 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $89,360 against $81,410 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 13 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.