Locomotive Engineers in Kentucky make a median of $79,690 a year, or about $38.31 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $59,450, 25th percentile $59,470, median $79,690, 75th percentile $83,650, 90th percentile $103,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Kentucky?▼
The median is $79,690 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $59,450, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $103,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,105/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 21.7% 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 Kentucky?▼
Kentucky 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 $88,319 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.
