Locomotive Engineers in North Carolina make a median of $64,110 a year, or about $30.82 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of North Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $63,380, 25th percentile $64,090, median $64,110, 75th percentile $68,730, 90th percentile $73,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in North Carolina?▼
The median is $64,110 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,380, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $73,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in North Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,217/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 30.4% 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 North Carolina?▼
North Carolina 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 $69,188 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.
