Not Very Resilient
Last Update: 10/7/2026
AI Resilience Score for Train engineers and operators:
32.5%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
AI Resilience Report forLocomotive Engineers and Operators
$79,940 median salary•2,200 annual openings•SOC Code: 53-4010
Locomotive Engineers and Operators are less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
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Career: Locomotive Engineers and Operators
They drive and control trains, making sure they run safely and on time, while following schedules and signals.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$79,940
Jobs (2025)
31,000
Growth (2025-35)
+0.5%
Annual Openings
2,200
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
