South Dakota

Locomotive Engineers Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$70,010
-16.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$33.66
 
10th Percentile
$62,730
Entry level
90th Percentile
$81,640
Senior level
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Salary Range

Locomotive Engineers in South Dakota earn between $62,730 and $81,640, with a mean of $70,010. The national average for this role is $84,068.

$70,010 mean
10th Percentile$62,73090th Percentile$81,640

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$70,010
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. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.