How much does a locomotive engineer make in Kentucky?
$77,620a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Kentucky. That is $37.32 an hour or $6,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,820Median: $77,620Highest 10%: $98,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 25th | $77,590 | $37.30 | |
| Median | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| 75th | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| 90th | $98,080 | $47.15 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 22. Arkansas | $78,930 |
| 23. Wyoming | $78,910 |
| 24. Missouri | $78,820 |
| 25. Kentucky | $77,620 |
| 26. Alabama | $77,600 |
| 27. California | $77,070 |
| 28. Kansas | $75,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $37.32 ($77,620 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $77,620 against $81,410 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 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.