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Locomotive Engineers Salary in Minnesota

Locomotive Engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $93,700 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$93,700
vs. U.S. median
+15% ($81,410)
Rank among states
4 of 35
Jobs in the state
990

Pay range in Minnesota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,780; the top 10% earn over $93,830. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.

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Locomotive Engineers pay in Minnesota

How much do locomotive engineers make in Minnesota?

The median is $93,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,780 and the top 10% earn over $93,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Minnesota a good state for locomotive engineers?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 35 (+15% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses