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Locomotive Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of locomotive engineers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 31,990 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $77,400 ($37.21 an hour).

US employment

31,990

Median annual wage

$77,400

Mean annual wage

$81,540

Median hourly wage

$37.21

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

No degree

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
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States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Texas4,040
  2. 2. Illinois2,130
  3. 3. California1,670
  4. 4. Iowa1,520
  5. 5. Pennsylvania1,460
  6. 6. New York1,290
  7. 7. Kansas990
  8. 8. Montana970
  9. 9. Georgia870
  10. 10. Indiana860

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New York$107,290
  2. 2. Massachusetts$104,950
  3. 3. Connecticut$103,010
  4. 4. Iowa$87,550
  5. 5. Oklahoma$86,520
  6. 6. Nebraska$84,870
  7. 7. New Jersey$84,230
  8. 8. Illinois$83,690
  9. 9. Delaware$82,920
  10. 10. Wisconsin$82,190

Median annual wage. Based on 38 states and territories with published figures.

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