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Locomotive Engineers Hourly Wage in Texas (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Texas is $37.98/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$28.22
/hour
Median (P50)
$37.98
/hour
Senior (P90)
$38.13
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$79,000
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$28.22
National: $31.46
-10.3%
Median (P50)
$37.98
National: $39.98
-5.0%
Senior (P90)
$38.13
National: $48.31
-21.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $28.22 $1129 $4892 $58,700
Q1 (P25) $31.41 $1256 $5445 $65,340
Median (P50) $37.98 $1519 $6583 $79,000
Q3 (P75) $38.13 $1525 $6609 $79,310
Senior (P90) $38.13 $1525 $6609 $79,310

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Locomotive Engineers

#1
$52.51
$52.51/hr
+31.3%
#2
$52.3
$52.3/hr
+30.8%
#3
$46.5
$46.5/hr
+16.3%
#4
$45.05
$45.05/hr
+12.7%
#5
$44.87
$44.87/hr
+12.2%
#6
$44.61
$44.61/hr
+11.6%
#7
$44.38
$44.38/hr
+11.0%
#8
$44.22
$44.22/hr
+10.6%
#9
$43.64
$43.64/hr
+9.2%
#10
$43.38
$43.38/hr
+8.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Locomotive Engineers in Texas is $37.98/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $79,000.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Locomotive Engineers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Locomotive Engineers in Texas is $37.98/hr compared to the national average of $39.98/hr — lower by $2.00/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Locomotive Engineers in Texas?

Entry-level Locomotive Engineers professionals in Texas earn approximately $28.22/hour (10th percentile), which equals $58,700.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $38.13/hour.

How much does a senior Locomotive Engineers make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Locomotive Engineers professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $38.13/hour, or $79,310.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Locomotive Engineers (SOC 534011) in Texas.

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