How much does a locomotive engineer make in Louisiana?
$64,200a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Louisiana. That is $30.87 an hour or $5,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.87
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,180Median: $64,200Highest 10%: $73,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 25th | $63,890 | $30.72 | |
| Median | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| 75th | $70,970 | $34.12 | |
| 90th | $73,630 | $35.40 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 30. New Hampshire | $70,670 |
| 31. South Dakota | $69,180 |
| 32. West Virginia | $64,400 |
| 33. Louisiana | $64,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $63,280 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $30.87 ($64,200 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $64,200 against $81,410 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 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.