Pay is better with major railroads or companies that have union contracts.
Full-time operators often receive health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan.
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers (SOC 53-4022)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.65 | $34.14 | $36.10 |
| Yearly | $53,365 | $71,002 | $75,089 | |
| United States | Hourly | $27.51 | $30.55 | $32.47 |
| Yearly | $57,220 | $63,540 | $67,540 | |