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SOC 53-4011·Transportation & Material MovingOpportunity job
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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