Locomotive Engineers Salary in Missouri
Locomotive Engineers in Missouri earn a median of $78,820 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,750; the top 10% earn over $79,040. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
States ranked near Missouri
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Missouri
How much do locomotive engineers make in Missouri?
The median is $78,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,750 and the top 10% earn over $79,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 35 (−3% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.