Locomotive Engineers in New Hampshire make a median of $65,370 a year, or about $31.43 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Hampshire. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $45,270, 25th percentile $62,000, median $65,370, 75th percentile $72,920, 90th percentile $94,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in New Hampshire?▼
The median is $65,370 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,270, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $94,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in New Hampshire?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,531/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,528/month, which eats 33.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a locomotive engineers salary go in New Hampshire?▼
New Hampshire 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 $61,868 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.
