Chief Executives Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $215,600 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $103.66
10th percentile $106,690
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,690
    25th
    $155,830
    50th (median)
    $215,600

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 324% Median Chief Executives salary is 224% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $344,960
    Charlottesville, VA $317,900
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $310,740
    Wilmington, NC $298,730

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $95,860
    Financial Managers $126,530
    Medical and Health Services Managers $109,790
    Managers, All Other $123,460
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $96,710
    Industrial Production Managers $108,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Rockford, IL is $103.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $289.31 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Rockford, IL is 4.4% above the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Rockford?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $106,690 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,830.