How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Illinois?
$78,910a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Illinois. That is $37.94 an hour or $6,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.94
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,500Median: $78,910Highest 10%: $92,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| 25th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| Median | $78,910 | $37.94 | |
| 75th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| 90th | $92,500 | $44.47 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $60,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 6. Delaware | $80,610 |
| 7. Montana | $79,170 |
| 8. Idaho | $79,020 |
| 9. Illinois | $78,910 |
| 10. Indiana | $78,020 |
| 11. Arizona | $76,620 |
| 12. Michigan | $75,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.94 ($78,910 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $78,910 against $70,070 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Illinois rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 39 states.
Which city in Illinois pays rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $60,120 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.