Locomotive Engineers in Virginia make a median of $61,350 a year, or about $29.5 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Locomotive Engineers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $61,270, 25th percentile $61,350, median $61,350, 75th percentile $75,120, 90th percentile $75,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level locomotive engineers (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
How much do locomotive engineers make in Virginia?▼
The median is $61,350 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,270, and experienced locomotive engineers can clear $75,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,027/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 40.9% 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 Virginia?▼
Virginia 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 $64,722 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.
