Locomotive Engineers in Alabama make a median of $73,780 a year, or about $35.47 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $89K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $49,560, 25th percentile $62,750, median $73,780, 75th percentile $75,960, 90th percentile $89,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $89K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Alabama?▼
The median is $73,780 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,560, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $89,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,731/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 22.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a locomotive engineers salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median locomotive engineers salary is worth about $83,499 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do locomotive engineers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
