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Locomotive Engineers Salary in Montana

Locomotive Engineers in Montana earn a median of $90,220 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$90,220
vs. U.S. median
+11% ($81,410)
Rank among states
10 of 35
Jobs in the state
470

Pay range in Montana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,460; the top 10% earn over $126,950. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.

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Locomotive Engineers pay in Montana

How much do locomotive engineers make in Montana?

The median is $90,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,460 and the top 10% earn over $126,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Montana a good state for locomotive engineers?

On pay alone it ranks 10 of 35 (+11% 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