There are currently an estimated 27,000 locomotive engineers in the United States. The locomotive engineer job market is expected to grow by 0.7% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are locomotive engineers?
CareerExplorer rates locomotive engineers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 200 locomotive engineers.
What’s the supply of locomotive engineers?
The locomotive engineer industry is concentrated in Texas, Illinois, California
Locomotive Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Locomotive Engineers |
|---|---|
| Texas | 3,780 |
| Illinois | 2,340 |
| California | 1,570 |
| New York | 1,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,430 |
| Washington | 1,120 |
| Missouri | 1,110 |
| Indiana | 1,030 |
| Kansas | 1,020 |
| Iowa | 1,000 |
| Minnesota | 990 |
| New Jersey | 830 |
| Virginia | 790 |
| Tennessee | 700 |
| Louisiana | 700 |
| Massachusetts | 640 |
| Arkansas | 620 |
| Alabama | 590 |
| Oregon | 580 |
| Kentucky | 540 |
| Arizona | 490 |
| Colorado | 480 |
| Montana | 470 |
| New Mexico | 440 |
| South Carolina | 380 |
| Florida | 350 |
| North Carolina | 340 |
| West Virginia | 340 |
| Mississippi | 300 |
| Delaware | 290 |
| Oklahoma | 260 |
| Wisconsin | 220 |
| Ohio | 200 |
| South Dakota | 150 |
| New Hampshire | 30 |