Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $63,520 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $115,440
Employed locally 50
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $63,520
    75th
    $79,360
    90th
    $115,440

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $105,820
    Napa, CA $95,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Corvallis, OR $90,480
    Bend, OR $90,480

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,660
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,440
    Springfield, IL $77,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,590

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $83,420
    Mechanical Engineers $92,840
    Civil Engineers $84,530
    Electrical Engineers $93,330
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,110
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Rockford, IL is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Rockford, IL is 1.1% below the national median of $64,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Rockford?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.