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Signal and Track Switch Repairers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for signal and track switch repairers is $45.96 an hour ($95,610 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.

$45.96Median hourly pay
$89,390–$120,540Middle half of workers, yearly
720People in this job in Illinois

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($92,460). Illinois ranks 6th of 21 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for signal and track switch repairers in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.82$78,670
25% of workers$42.97$89,390
Half of workers (median)$45.96$95,610
75% of workers$57.95$120,540
90% of workers$60.26$125,340

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for signal and track switch repairers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 800 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Communications MaintainerElectric Track Switch MaintainerLight Rail Signal TechnicianRail Signal DesignerRail Signal InspectorRail Signal MechanicRailroad Signal MaintainerRailroad Transportation Signal MaintainerRailway Signal TechnicianSignal and Communications MaintainerSignal ExpertSignal Inspector

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.