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Locomotive Engineers

Role Overview

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations. Excludes “Engineers” (17-2011 through 17-2199).

Recommended Majors

Railroad and Railway Transportation.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New York	$107,290
Massachusetts	$104,950
Connecticut	$103,010
Iowa	$87,550
Oklahoma	$86,520
Nebraska	$84,870
New Jersey	$84,230
Illinois	$83,690
Delaware	$82,920
Wisconsin	$82,190
Florida	$82,000
Pennsylvania	$81,210
Arizona	$81,170
Montana	$81,160
Colorado	$79,960

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Median Annual Salary

$77,400

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.7%

Avg. annual openings

2.2k

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