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Locomotive Engineers in Arizona
Is Arizona a good place for you to work as a Locomotive Engineer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Locomotive Engineers in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Locomotive Engineers in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Locomotive Engineers in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Locomotive Engineers Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 430 Locomotive Engineers working in the state.
There were 420 Locomotive Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 775 Locomotive Engineers working in it, which means Arizona has fewer Locomotive Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Locomotive Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 11.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -2.8%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 60 annual Locomotive Engineers job openings in Arizona, and 670 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,000 annual jobs and 37,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Locomotive Engineers Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Locomotive Engineers ranged from $47,360 to $95,790 with $61,850 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $22.77 to $46.06. The median hourly rate was $29.74.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $28.69 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.05.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Locomotive Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Locomotive Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2,600 | $61,020 |
| Texas | 1,910 | $59,710 |
| Illinois | 1,810 | $64,570 |
| Indiana | 1,770 | $58,730 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,650 | $69,910 |
| New York | 1,550 | $84,340 |
| Missouri | 1,530 | $67,360 |
| New Jersey | 1,330 | $59,510 |
| Georgia | 1,240 | $55,400 |
| Iowa | 1,010 | $65,820 |
| Florida | 1,000 | $60,660 |
| California | 970 | $77,590 |
| Tennessee | 960 | $63,760 |
| Minnesota | 890 | $61,580 |
| Alabama | 830 | $63,360 |
| Oregon | 720 | $59,370 |
| Wisconsin | 680 | $60,260 |
| North Carolina | 630 | $57,620 |
| Wyoming | 610 | $83,500 |
| Kentucky | 550 | $56,190 |
Below are the states where Locomotive Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $90,250 |
| Delaware | $84,870 |
| New York | $84,340 |
| Wyoming | $83,500 |
| South Dakota | $80,130 |
| California | $77,590 |
| New Mexico | $75,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,910 |
| Missouri | $67,360 |
| Iowa | $65,820 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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