Average Salary for Locomotive Firers
SOC 53-4012 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations · 2018 data
The median annual wage for Locomotive Firers in the United States is $63,820 ($30.69/hr), based on 2018 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $53,180 at the 10th percentile to $99,630 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 560 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 36.5% since 2014.
Median Annual
$63,820
Mean Annual
$69,030
10th Pct
$53,180
75th Pct
$82,720
Employment
560
Salary Distribution
$53k
10th
$58k
25th
$64k
Median
$83k
75th
$100k
90th
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $62,890 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Locomotive Firers broken down by industry sector, 2018 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Rail Transportation | $65,360 |
| Rail Transportation | $65,360 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $65,220 |
| Cross-industry, private ownership only | $64,000 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $63,820 |
| 2017 | $60,360 |
| 2016 | $58,230 |
| 2015 | $48,470 |
| 2014 | $46,740 |