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Last updated: April 17, 2024
Locomotive Engineer Diesel Salary
in Oregon, United States
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$88,153 (USD)
Average Salary
$42/hr
Average Hourly
$2,001
Average Bonus
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The average pay for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel is $88,153 a year and $42 an hour in Oregon, United States. The average salary range for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel is between $62,236 and $106,842. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Oregon, United States.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2029:
$99,019
5 Year Change:
12 %
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About Oregon, United States
Oregon Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Oregon ( ORR-ih-ghən, -gon) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean.
Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the...
Job Summary
Description:
- Drives electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive.
- Understands and follows train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations, to transport passengers or freight.
- Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
- Ensures departure time from station or terminal is in accordance with time schedule, synchronizing watch with that of other railroad personnel.
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel is $88,153 a year and $42 an hour in Oregon, United States. The average salary range for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel is between $62,236 and $106,842. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Locomotive Engineer Diesel. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Oregon, United States.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Locomotive Engineer Diesel Job Prevalence in the United States
Job family: Locomotive Engineers
Job family population: 36,440
Estimated population of Locomotive Engineer Diesel jobs: 12,098
Rate of error: 2.0%
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About Oregon, United States
Oregon Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Oregon ( ORR-ih-ghən, -gon) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean.
Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the...
Job Summary
Description:
- Drives electric, diesel-electric, or gas-turbine-electric locomotive.
- Understands and follows train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations, to transport passengers or freight.
- Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, sand, water, and other supplies.
- Ensures departure time from station or terminal is in accordance with time schedule, synchronizing watch with that of other railroad personnel.
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ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
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