Construction Laborers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $52,240 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $96,170
Employed locally 740
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $45,060
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $96,170

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 78% Median Construction Laborers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Springfield, IL $62,520

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,990
    Electricians $80,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,740
    Sheet Metal Workers $82,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Rockford, IL is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Rockford, IL is 11.8% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,060.