Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters Salary in Illinois
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Illinois earn a median of $79,820 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,290; the top 10% earn over $134,440. Nationally the range is $58,740 to $109,770.
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Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters pay in Illinois
How much do railroad conductors and yardmasters make in Illinois?
The median is $79,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,290 and the top 10% earn over $134,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for railroad conductors and yardmasters?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 33 (+2% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.