Locomotive Engineers Salary in Virginia
Locomotive Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $90,780 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,490; the top 10% earn over $90,940. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
States ranked near Virginia
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Locomotive Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do locomotive engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $90,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,490 and the top 10% earn over $90,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 35 (+12% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.