Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Illinois earn a median of $78,910 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,500; the top 10% earn over $92,500. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Illinois?
The median is $78,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,500 and the top 10% earn over $92,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 39 (+13% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.