Locomotive Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Locomotive Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $82,460 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,250; the top 10% earn over $100,870. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do locomotive engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $82,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,250 and the top 10% earn over $100,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 35 (+1% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.