Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers in Illinois
SOC 53-4022 · Transportation and Material Moving
1,210Jobs in Illinois
$74,110Mean annual wage
6th of 24Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,410 | $23.27 |
| 25th percentile | $49,140 | $23.62 |
| Median (50th) | $76,290 | $36.68 |
| 75th percentile | $86,590 | $41.63 |
| 90th percentile | $99,430 | $47.80 |
| Mean | $74,110 | $35.63 |
Across 24 states with a published mean, the highest are New York ($84,240), Washington ($81,560), Colorado ($81,040); the lowest are Wyoming ($50,690), Louisiana ($53,810), West Virginia ($54,280). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,210 | $74,110 | $76,290 |
| Iowa | 220 | $74,180 | $80,910 |
| Indiana | 160 | $68,940 | $64,530 |
| Kentucky | 170 | $58,440 | $56,410 |
| Missouri | 730 | $66,640 | $67,110 |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — |
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