How much does a locomotive engineer make in Illinois?
$93,320a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Illinois. That is $44.87 an hour or $7,777 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.87
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,190Median: $93,320Highest 10%: $152,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| 25th | $84,470 | $40.61 | |
| Median | $93,320 | $44.87 | |
| 75th | $97,280 | $46.77 | |
| 90th | $152,400 | $73.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 2. Massachusetts | $108,800 |
| 3. Mississippi | $96,710 |
| 4. Minnesota | $93,700 |
| 5. Illinois | $93,320 |
| 6. Indiana | $92,790 |
| 7. Florida | $92,310 |
| 8. Oklahoma | $91,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $44.87 ($93,320 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $93,320 against $81,410 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Illinois rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 5 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.