How much does a locomotive engineer make in North Carolina?
$61,190a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in North Carolina. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,099 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.42
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,580Median: $61,190Highest 10%: $70,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 25th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| Median | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 75th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| 90th | $70,240 | $33.77 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 32. West Virginia | $64,400 |
| 33. Louisiana | $64,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $63,280 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.42 ($61,190 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,190 against $81,410 nationally, 25% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for locomotive engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 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.