How much does a locomotive engineer make in Texas?
$79,000a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Texas. That is $37.98 an hour or $6,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.98
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,700Median: $79,000Highest 10%: $79,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 25th | $65,340 | $31.41 | |
| Median | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 75th | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $79,310 | $38.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $65,340 |
| Houston, TX | $57,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 18. Pennsylvania | $82,460 |
| 19. Tennessee | $81,410 |
| 20. Oregon | $79,130 |
| 21. Texas | $79,000 |
| 22. Arkansas | $78,930 |
| 23. Wyoming | $78,910 |
| 24. Missouri | $78,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.98 ($79,000 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $79,000 against $81,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 35 states.
Which city in Texas pays locomotive engineers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $65,340 a year.
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.