How much does a locomotive engineer make in Wisconsin?
$84,550a year
Median yearly pay for locomotive engineers in Wisconsin. That is $40.65 an hour or $7,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.65
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,780Median: $84,550Highest 10%: $84,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 25th | $72,640 | $34.92 | |
| Median | $84,550 | $40.65 | |
| 75th | $84,560 | $40.65 | |
| 90th | $84,600 | $40.67 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for locomotive engineers.
| 14. South Carolina | $89,290 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a locomotive engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.65 ($84,550 a year).
Do locomotive engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $84,550 against $81,410 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for locomotive engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 17 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.