Rail Car Repairers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $72,660 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.94
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $92,000
Employed locally 480
National median $65,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $72,660
    75th
    $92,000
    90th
    $92,000

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Rail Car Repairers salary vs area income 82% Median Rail Car Repairers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rail Car Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $97,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $90,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,380
    Oregon $85,380
    New York $85,160
    Maryland $84,840

    Nearby metros — Rail Car Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,380
    Illinois $73,480
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $60,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,770

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,940
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $89,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rail Car Repairers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Rail Car Repairers in Chicago, IL-IN is $34.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Rail Car Repairers salaries?

    The median Rail Car Repairers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 10.6% above the national median of $65,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rail Car Repairers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Rail Car Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.