How much does a locomotive engineer make in Virginia?
$90,780a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Virginia. That is $43.64 an hour or $7,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.64
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,490Median: $90,780Highest 10%: $90,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| 25th | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| Median | $90,780 | $43.64 | |
| 75th | $90,940 | $43.72 | |
| 90th | $90,940 | $43.72 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 6. Indiana | $92,790 |
| 7. Florida | $92,310 |
| 8. Oklahoma | $91,970 |
| 9. Virginia | $90,780 |
| 10. Montana | $90,220 |
| 11. Iowa | $89,970 |
| 12. Arizona | $89,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $43.64 ($90,780 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $90,780 against $81,410 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Virginia rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 9 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.