Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Illinois
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Illinois | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $60,130 | $65,480 | -8.2% vs US |
| State Rank | #16 of 24 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 1,410 jobs | 12,460 jobs | 11.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,210 | $22.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,540 | $22.85 |
| Median | $60,130 | $28.91 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,710 | $39.77 |
| 90th Percentile | $85,040 | $40.88 |
