Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $96,710 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,030
90th percentile $123,560
Employed locally 450
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,030
    25th
    $71,830
    50th (median)
    $96,710
    75th
    $100,050
    90th
    $123,560

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 145% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $152,010
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $150,510
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $147,280
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $137,780
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $127,120

    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
    Sales Managers $124,950
    Industrial Production Managers $108,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Rockford, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Rockford, IL is 7.1% below the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Rockford?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,030 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,830.