The median annual wage for Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters in Illinois is $75,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,240.
Pay spans roughly $57,760 at the 10th percentile to $97,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.52 per hour. An estimated 2,570 people work as railroad conductors and yardmasters in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $75,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.52 |
| 10th percentile | $57,760 |
| 90th percentile | $97,260 |
| Employment | 2,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.