Locomotive Engineers in Tennessee make a median of $76,290 a year, or about $36.68 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $58,070, 25th percentile $71,350, median $76,290, 75th percentile $92,670, 90th percentile $98,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Tennessee?▼
The median is $76,290 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,070, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $98,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,171/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 23.5% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $84,974 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.
