Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$75,970
National Median
$74,080
Employment
2,570
Entry Level (10th)
$57,760
Top Earners (90th)
$97,260
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $1,890 more than the national median for railroad conductors and yardmasterss.
There are 0.425 railroad conductors and yardmasters jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.53).
Other States for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $82,460 | 1,670 |
| Florida | $82,060 | 1,250 |
| Delaware | $80,970 | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $79,180 | 2,580 |
| Maryland | $78,190 | 280 |
| New York | $78,050 | 6,740 |
| Nebraska | $77,330 | 1,210 |
| Virginia | $76,720 | N/A |
| Iowa | $76,640 | 1,080 |
| Oklahoma | $76,040 | 360 |
| Montana | $75,990 | 120 |
| Arizona | $74,160 | 400 |
| Michigan | $73,780 | 660 |
| South Carolina | $72,520 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $71,930 | 590 |
| Idaho | $70,210 | 290 |
| Colorado | $70,000 | 400 |
| New Mexico | $69,460 | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $67,670 | 410 |
| Texas | $67,580 | 4,340 |