How much does a locomotive engineer make in Missouri?
$78,820a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Missouri. That is $37.89 an hour or $6,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.89
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,750Median: $78,820Highest 10%: $79,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 25th | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| Median | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 75th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 90th | $79,040 | $38.00 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 21. Texas | $79,000 |
| 22. Arkansas | $78,930 |
| 23. Wyoming | $78,910 |
| 24. Missouri | $78,820 |
| 25. Kentucky | $77,620 |
| 26. Alabama | $77,600 |
| 27. California | $77,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $37.89 ($78,820 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $78,820 against $81,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Missouri ranks 24 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.