Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Illinois earn a median of $76,290 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($68,840)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410; the top 10% earn over $99,430. Nationally the range is $45,660 to $86,590.
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Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers pay in Illinois
How much do railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers make in Illinois?
The median is $76,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,410 and the top 10% earn over $99,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 24 (+11% vs. the national median of $68,840). Living costs are not included.