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Locomotive Engineers in Utah
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$55,960
Median Salary
- Locomotive Engineers in Utah earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Locomotive Engineers Make in Utah?
In 2018 wages for Locomotive Engineers ranged from $38,070 to $82,370 with $55,960 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.3 to $39.6. The median hourly rate was $26.91.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $25.97 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.94.
The median salary in Utah 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 |
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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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Occupation | Utah Employment Total |
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Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 60 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.