How much does a locomotive engineer make in New York?
$109,200a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in New York. That is $52.51 an hour or $9,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.51
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,110Median: $109,200Highest 10%: $110,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 25th | $93,590 | $45.00 | |
| Median | $109,200 | $52.51 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.02 | |
| 90th | $110,300 | $53.02 |
Cities in New York
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $52.51 ($109,200 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $109,200 against $81,410 nationally, 34% more.
Where does New York rank for locomotive engineer pay?
New York ranks 1 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.