How much does a locomotive engineer make in New Mexico?
$88,330a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in New Mexico. That is $42.47 an hour or $7,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.47
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,960Median: $88,330Highest 10%: $92,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,960 | $40.37 | |
| 25th | $83,960 | $40.37 | |
| Median | $88,330 | $42.47 | |
| 75th | $91,610 | $44.04 | |
| 90th | $92,880 | $44.65 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 12. Arizona | $89,840 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $42.47 ($88,330 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $88,330 against $81,410 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for locomotive engineer pay?
New Mexico ranks 15 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.