Locomotive Engineers Salary in Texas

Locomotive engineers in Texas earn the most in Dallas (average $61,580 a year) and the least in Houston ($57,440), across the 2 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the locomotive engineers average at $73,530 and the median at $79,000 for 3,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $85,900.

Locomotive Engineers average salary by city in Texas

Dallas$61,580
Houston$57,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Dallas	$61,580	$65,340	$52,390	$51,660	103
Houston	$57,440	$57,140	$50,130	$48,333	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Locomotive Engineers salary in other states

Locomotive Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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