Locomotive Engineers

SOC 53-4011

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 13.2% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $61,433

Level IV threshold: $65,739

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$61,433

Level I$51,241

Level II$56,077

Level III$61,433

Level IV$65,739

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
2	Barnstable Town, MA, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
3	Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
4	Pittsfield, MA, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
5	Springfield, MA, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
6	Worcester, MA, MA	$80,995	$90,730	$100,443	$110,178
7	Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, CT	$79,102	$88,046	$97,011	$105,955
8	Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, CT	$79,102	$88,046	$97,011	$105,955
9	New Haven, CT, CT	$79,102	$88,046	$97,011	$105,955
10	Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, CT	$79,102	$88,046	$97,011	$105,955

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Locomotive Engineers

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