How much does a locomotive engineer make in New Jersey?
$86,550a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in New Jersey. That is $41.61 an hour or $7,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.61
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,930Median: $86,550Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,930 | $41.31 | |
| 25th | $86,550 | $41.61 | |
| Median | $86,550 | $41.61 | |
| 75th | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.47 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 13. Colorado | $89,360 |
| 14. South Carolina | $89,290 |
| 15. New Mexico | $88,330 |
| 16. New Jersey | $86,550 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $84,550 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $82,460 |
| 19. Tennessee | $81,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $41.61 ($86,550 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $86,550 against $81,410 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for locomotive engineer pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 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.