Dishwashers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $30,260 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,490
Employed locally 290
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $30,260
    75th
    $35,120
    90th
    $36,490

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 45% Median Dishwashers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,520
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $35,860

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,880
    Bartenders $29,120
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Rockford, IL is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.03 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Rockford, IL is 10.1% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.