Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Locomotive Engineer Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $105,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Workers in railroad occupations ensure that passenger and freight trains safely run on time. They may drive trains, coordinate the activities of the trains, or operate signals and switches in the rail yard. General Information Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations. Excludes Engineers (17-2011 through 17-2199). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Locomotive Engineer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Locomotive Engineer. -2.6% Employment Change Employment for Locomotive Engineer is forecasted to decrease -2.6% between 2025 and 2030. $50.63 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $50.63/hour. Entry level workers are paid $35.07, while experienced workers are paid $50.75. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 36 Locomotive Engineer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 35. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Locomotive Engineer are Rail Transportation, All Other Industries, and Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Locomotive Engineer include Transportation, Public Safety and Security, and Education and Training. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Locomotive Engineer is HS diploma or less. 25% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
