How much does a rail car repairer make in Illinois?
$84,570a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Illinois. That is $40.66 an hour or $7,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.66
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $84,570Highest 10%: $96,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $66,220 | $31.84 | |
| Median | $84,570 | $40.66 | |
| 75th | $94,530 | $45.45 | |
| 90th | $96,170 | $46.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $62,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 4. Colorado | $86,630 |
| 5. Idaho | $85,420 |
| 6. New York | $84,580 |
| 7. Illinois | $84,570 |
| 8. Utah | $83,980 |
| 9. Virginia | $83,720 |
| 10. Arizona | $81,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.66 ($84,570 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $84,570 against $67,530 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Illinois rank for rail car repairer pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays rail car repairers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $62,250 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.