Locomotive Engineers in Indiana make a median of $63,160 a year, or about $30.37 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $61,290, 25th percentile $62,000, median $63,160, 75th percentile $93,140, 90th percentile $93,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $93K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Indiana?▼
The median is $63,160 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,290, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $93,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Indiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,238/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 27% 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 Indiana?▼
Indiana 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 $68,794 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.
