Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$76,290

per year

Hourly Rate

$36.68

per hour

Employment

1,210

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+10.8%

National: $68,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $68,840, Illinois pays 10.8% MORE for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers positions.

Purchasing Power

$78,326

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$48,410

25th

$49,140

Median

$76,290

75th

$86,590

90th

$99,430

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).