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$33.66
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48%
Above national average
Average $33.66
Low $16.95
High $50.90
Salary estimated from 7 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Equipment Operator in BNSF Railway
March 16, 2025
Decent
Intermodal Equipment Operator
Chicago, IL
Pay is good. The work isn't hard. Alot of the co workers like to snitch and backstab eachother. Don't expect weekends off on day shift unless you have 20 years in or more.
August 29, 2021
Awesome Co-worker's
Intermodal Equipment Operator
Chicago, IL
When you first get hired here be prepared to work 12hr days 5days a week just a heads up, and have bad days off ie Tuesday, Wednesday on night shift. The pros to working here is the Healthcare, the company pays the monthly fee for you. Also as much overtime as you want. You will start out around 22hr...Show more
November 22, 2020
Just another number
Intermodal Equipment Operator
Chicago, IL
Theres plenty of tier 1 railroads out there and all have there pros and cons BNSF will pay you the least of all tier 1s but they also have updated equipment compared to others. Especially the Idrives/inward facing cameras. ...Show more
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How much does an Equipment Operator make at BNSF Railway in the United States?
Average BNSF Railway Equipment Operator hourly pay in the United States is approximately $33.66, which is 48% above the national average.
Salary estimated from 59 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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