Locomotive Engineers Salary in Kansas
Locomotive Engineers in Kansas earn a median of $75,190 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,660; the top 10% earn over $78,300. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Kansas
How much do locomotive engineers make in Kansas?
The median is $75,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,660 and the top 10% earn over $78,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 35 (−8% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.