Locomotive Engineers Salary in Ohio
Locomotive Engineers in Ohio earn a median of $63,280 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,110; the top 10% earn over $77,130. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
States ranked near Ohio
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$43,310 median in Ohio
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Ohio
How much do locomotive engineers make in Ohio?
The median is $63,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,110 and the top 10% earn over $77,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 35 (−22% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.