How much does a locomotive engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$82,460a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $39.64 an hour or $6,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.64
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,250Median: $82,460Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| 25th | $81,440 | $39.15 | |
| Median | $82,460 | $39.64 | |
| 75th | $82,550 | $39.69 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.50 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 15. New Mexico | $88,330 |
| 16. New Jersey | $86,550 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $84,550 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $82,460 |
| 19. Tennessee | $81,410 |
| 20. Oregon | $79,130 |
| 21. Texas | $79,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $39.64 ($82,460 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $82,460 against $81,410 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 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.