Bakers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $34,040 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.36
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $44,390
Employed locally 230
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,670
    50th (median)
    $34,040
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $44,390

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 51% Median Bakers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $39,730
    Kankakee, IL $39,570
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $38,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Rockford, IL is $16.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Rockford, IL is 7.1% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,670.