Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #6 of 24 · IL
7.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,110 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $76,290
Employment 1,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,410P25 $49,140 Median $76,290P75 $86,590P90 $99,430
About 80% of railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss in Illinois earn between $48,410 and $99,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers salary in Illinois is $74,110, about 7.4% above the U.S. average ($69,030). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,180 | $70,790 | 560 |
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