Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators is $37.94 an hour ($78,910 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($70,070). Illinois ranks 9th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.76 | $51,500 |
| 25% of workers | $30.29 | $63,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.94 | $78,910 |
| 75% of workers | $40.26 | $83,740 |
| 90% of workers | $44.47 | $92,500 |
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $60,120 | 220 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,200 openings a year (BLS)
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