Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Illinois
Ranked #2 of 33 · IL
12.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $89,110 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $79,820
Employment 2,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,290P25 $76,980 Median $79,820P75 $96,120P90 $134,440
About 80% of railroad conductors and yardmasterss in Illinois earn between $63,290 and $134,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean railroad conductors and yardmasters salary in Illinois is $89,110, about 12.7% above the U.S. average ($79,100). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $96,120 | $87,680 | 80 |