Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$60,130
National Median
$65,480
Employment
1,410
Entry Level (10th)
$46,210
Top Earners (90th)
$85,040
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $5,350 less than the national median for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firerss.
There are 0.233 railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 2.88).
Other States for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $97,690 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $79,990 | 90 |
| Iowa | $77,150 | 330 |
| Nebraska | $70,450 | 350 |
| Texas | $69,840 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $69,040 | 250 |
| Maryland | $66,680 | 90 |
| Missouri | $65,480 | 540 |
| Kansas | $65,370 | 460 |
| New Mexico | $65,240 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $65,150 | 90 |
| Florida | $64,290 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $62,480 | 110 |
| Indiana | $61,650 | N/A |
| Washington | $61,210 | 390 |
| Mississippi | $59,690 | 50 |
| California | $57,720 | 1,200 |
| Kentucky | $56,090 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | 360 |
| Alabama | $48,460 | 300 |