Locomotive Engineers Salary in Colorado
Locomotive Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $89,360 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,730; the top 10% earn over $125,830. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do locomotive engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $89,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,730 and the top 10% earn over $125,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 35 (+10% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.