Rail Car Repairers Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,850 employed

Annual Mean

$79,540

$38.24/hr

Annual Median

$84,570

$40.66/hr

Bottom 10%

$49,820

$23.95/hr

Top 10%

$96,170

$46.24/hr

Location vs National Average

Illinois

$79,540

Difference

+12.5% vs US avg

US National

$70,680

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$49,820	$23.95/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$66,220	$31.84/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$84,570	$40.66/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$94,530	$45.45/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$96,170	$46.24/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$50K

25th

$66K

Median

$85K

75th

$95K

90th

$96K

Illinois has a moderate number of Rail Car Repairers positions (approximately 1,850), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Illinois, Rail Car Repairers salaries range from $49,820 at the 10th percentile to $96,170 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $46,350 (55% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Rail Car Repairers wages

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$67,570

per year

How Rail Car Repairers Compares in Illinois

The average Rail Car Repairers salary of $79,540 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $70,680. There are approximately 1,850 Rail Car Repairerss employed in Illinois.