How much does a locomotive engineer make in Massachusetts?
$108,800a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Massachusetts. That is $52.30 an hour or $9,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.30
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,340Median: $108,800Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,340 | $40.55 | |
| 25th | $108,800 | $52.30 | |
| Median | $108,800 | $52.30 | |
| 75th | $119,000 | $57.23 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.06 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 1. New York | $109,200 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $108,800 |
| 3. Mississippi | $96,710 |
| 4. Minnesota | $93,700 |
| 5. Illinois | $93,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $52.30 ($108,800 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $108,800 against $81,410 nationally, 34% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 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.