Rail Car Repairers Salary in Illinois
Rail Car Repairers in Illinois earn a median of $84,570 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($67,530)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820; the top 10% earn over $96,170. Nationally the range is $46,800 to $95,100.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,720 median in Illinois
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- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,730 median in Illinois
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,200 median in Illinois
- Millwrights$66,640 median in Illinois
Rail Car Repairers pay in Illinois
How much do rail car repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $84,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820 and the top 10% earn over $96,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for rail car repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 40 (+25% vs. the national median of $67,530). Living costs are not included.