How much does a railroad brake make in Indiana?
$64,530a year
Median yearly pay for railroad brakes in Indiana. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,200Median: $64,530Highest 10%: $77,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $62,510 | $30.05 | |
| Median | $64,530 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $77,760 | $37.38 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $72,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for railroad brakes.
| 12. Missouri | $67,110 |
| 13. Kansas | $66,990 |
| 14. Michigan | $66,970 |
| 15. Indiana | $64,530 |
| 16. California | $58,770 |
| 17. Florida | $58,250 |
| 18. Kentucky | $56,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a railroad brake make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $31.02 ($64,530 a year).
Do railroad brakes make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $64,530 against $68,840 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Indiana rank for railroad brake pay?
Indiana ranks 15 of 24 states.
Which city in Indiana pays railroad brakes the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $72,180 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.