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SOC 53-4011·Transportation & Material MovingGood pay · growing
Locomotive Engineers
Median wage
$109,898
10-yr outlook
+1.3%by 2032
Openings / year
203
Workers in NY
1,290
How pay grows with experience
Locomotive Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $74,629 |
| Median (typical) | $109,898 |
| Experienced | $110,212 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$106,027 median (−$3,871) · +4.1% by 2032
- Transportation Inspectors$93,366 median (−$16,532) · +18.5% by 2032
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$84,428 median (−$25,470) · +17.8% by 2032
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$79,948 median (−$29,950) · +11.8% by 2032
- Traffic Technicians$71,628 median (−$38,270) · +19.8% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,142 median (−$43,756) · +3.3% by 2032
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