New Jersey

Locomotive Engineers Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$88,640
+5.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$42.62
 
10th Percentile
$85,930
Entry level
90th Percentile
$107,060
Senior level
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Salary Range

Locomotive Engineers in New Jersey earn between $85,930 and $107,060, with a mean of $88,640. The national average for this role is $84,068.

$88,640 mean
10th Percentile$85,93090th Percentile$107,060

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$88,640
National Average$84,068
Mississippi$125,980
Massachusetts$118,340
Illinois$102,480
New York$98,720
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.