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Rail Car Repairers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rail Car Repairers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$84,570
Median Annual Salary
▲
+15.1% vs 2024
$79,540
Mean Salary
$84,570
Median Salary
$40.66
Hourly Rate
1,850 people work as Rail Car Repairers in Illinois
Rail Car Repairers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Rail Car Repairers in Illinois earn a median salary of $84,570 per year ($7,047/month).
This is 25.4% above the national average of $67,448.
Illinois ranks #7 out of 40 states for Rail Car Repairers pay.
Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 15.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rail Car Repairers
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.48
Production and Processing
3.4
Design
3.31
Administration and Management
3.24
Building and Construction
3.21
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(61.4% of workers)
Salaries for Rail Car Repairers in Illinois range from $49,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,220 and $94,530.
Median $84,570
P10: $49,820P25: $66,220P75: $94,530P90: $96,170
10th
$49,820
25th
$66,220
Median
$84,570
75th
$94,530
90th
$96,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,820
$23.95
$4,151
25th Percentile
$66,220
$31.84
$5,518
Median (50th)
$84,570
$40.66
$7,047
75th Percentile
$94,530
$45.45
$7,877
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,170
$46.24
$8,014
Note: The mean (average) salary of $79,540 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Rail Car Repairers in Illinois is $84,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $79,540.
What is the salary range for a Rail Car Repairers in Illinois?
Salaries for Rail Car Repairers in Illinois range from $49,820 at the 10th percentile to $96,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,220 and $94,530.
What is the starting salary for a Rail Car Repairers in Illinois?
Entry-level Rail Car Repairers positions in Illinois typically start around $49,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,220 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rail Car Repairers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,850 people are employed as Rail Car Repairers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Rail Car Repairers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Rail Car Repairers in Illinois is approximately $40.66 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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