Locomotive Engineers in Georgia make a median of $75,680 a year, or about $36.38 an hour. The range runs from $60K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Georgia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $60,030, 25th percentile $60,030, median $75,680, 75th percentile $79,580, 90th percentile $91,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $60K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Georgia?▼
The median is $75,680 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,030, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $91,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Georgia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,827/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 29.7% 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 Georgia?▼
Georgia 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 $82,359 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.
