Locomotive Engineer

Code: 53-4011.00

Also known as: Locomotive Engineer, Passenger Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Engineer, Through Freight Engineer, Train Engineer, Trainmaster, Transportation Specialist

Description: Locomotive Engineers ensure that passenger and freight trains operate efficiently and travel safely. They perform a variety of checks related to locomotive operation, including air pressure, speed and battery checks. Locomotive Engineers must have a high school diploma and two to three months of on-the-job training before they can manage a train on their own.

Locomotive Engineer

Typical wages


10% $43,580
25% $55,960
Median $71,870
75% $84,720
90% $97,430
10% $20.95
25% $26.9
Median $34.55
75% $40.73
90% $46.84

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
27,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
26,500
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,900