What are the main factors that influence a Locomotive Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Locomotive Engineer?

Locomotive Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Locomotive Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,632, California $89,292, Massachusetts $88,102. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Locomotive Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Locomotive Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,053; Localization Engineer: $84,128; Airport Engineer: $72,773; Ship Engineer: $64,917; Locomotive Electrician: $63,850.

Locomotive Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Locomotive Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Locomotive Engineer in Rhode Island is $83,933 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Locomotive Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,338 to $103,226
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,049

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Locomotive Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,226	$8,602	$1,985	$50
Average	$83,933	$6,994	$1,614	$40
25th Percentile	$69,338	$5,778	$1,333	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Locomotive Engineer Salaries

A Locomotive Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Locomotive Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Locomotive Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,632.
California: $89,292.
Massachusetts: $88,102.

District of Columbia $89,632 California $89,292 Massachusetts $88,102 Washington $87,778 New Jersey $87,746 Alaska $87,633 Connecticut $86,516 New York $86,062

Hawaii $84,613 Rhode Island $83,933 Maryland $83,472 Minnesota $82,840 Colorado $82,597 Illinois $82,516 Oregon $82,209 Delaware $81,982

New Hampshire $81,840 Virginia $81,521 Pennsylvania $80,590 Nevada $80,120 North Dakota $79,966 Michigan $79,723 Wisconsin $79,634 Vermont $79,456

Texas $78,963 Maine $78,930 Arizona $78,882 Ohio $78,825 Georgia $78,080 Indiana $77,708 Wyoming $77,635 Utah $77,522

Iowa $77,473 Kansas $77,084 Louisiana $76,971 North Carolina $76,931 Missouri $76,914 Florida $76,599 Montana $76,429 Nebraska $76,267

Kentucky $76,178 South Carolina $75,854 Tennessee $75,651 Idaho $75,571 New Mexico $74,980 Oklahoma $74,850 Alabama $74,372 South Dakota $73,571

Arkansas $73,134 West Virginia $72,899 Mississippi $72,195

Top Paying Cities for Locomotive Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $84,982
Albion: $84,264
Ashaway: $84,821

Adamsville, RI $84,982 Albion, RI $84,264 Ashaway, RI $84,821 Barrington, RI $84,042 Block Island, RI $84,510 Bradford, RI $84,770 Bristol, RI $84,366 Carolina, RI $84,630

Charlestown, RI $84,661 Chepachet, RI $84,492 Clayville, RI $84,257 Coventry, RI $84,261 West Greenwich, RI $84,493 East Greenwich, RI $84,204 Exeter, RI $84,470 Fiskeville, RI $84,041

Forestdale, RI $84,688 Foster, RI $84,448 Glendale, RI $84,695 Greene, RI $84,559 Greenville, RI $84,073 Harmony, RI $84,182 Harrisville, RI $84,658 Hope, RI $84,093

Hope Valley, RI $84,747 Hopkinton, RI $84,858 Jamestown, RI $84,575 Kenyon, RI $84,620 Little Compton, RI $84,969 Manville, RI $84,375 Mapleville, RI $84,509 Newport, RI $84,660

Middletown, RI $84,697 North Kingstown, RI $84,349 North Scituate, RI $84,182 Oakland, RI $84,600 Pascoag, RI $84,714 Pawtucket, RI $83,917 Central Falls, RI $83,954 Cumberland, RI $84,431

Lincoln, RI $84,038 Portsmouth, RI $84,651 Prudence Island, RI $84,477 Rockville, RI $84,845 Saunderstown, RI $84,524 Shannock, RI $84,624 Slatersville, RI $84,689 Slocum, RI $84,522

Tiverton, RI $84,909 Wakefield, RI $84,596 Kingston, RI $84,564 Narragansett, RI $84,620 Peace Dale, RI $84,586 Warren, RI $84,259 Warwick, RI $84,025 Westerly, RI $84,841

West Kingston, RI $84,590 West Warwick, RI $84,127 Wood River Junction, RI $84,711 Woonsocket, RI $84,693 North Smithfield, RI $84,501 Wyoming, RI $84,624 Providence, RI $83,893 Cranston, RI $83,904

North Providence, RI $83,914 East Providence, RI $83,898 Riverside, RI $83,925 Rumford, RI $83,913 Smithfield, RI $84,083 Johnston, RI $83,942

Locomotive Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Locomotive Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$69,338

Average $83,933/year

$103,226

$5,778

Average $6,994/month

$8,602

$1,333

Average $1,614/week

$1,985

$33

Average $40/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,226	$8,602	$1,985	$50
Average	$83,933	$6,994	$1,614	$40
25th Percentile	$69,338	$5,778	$1,333	$33

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