Electricians Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $80,470 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.69
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $103,960
Employed locally 430
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $66,160
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $97,080
    90th
    $103,960

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 121% Median Electricians salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540
    Illinois $96,360
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $91,390

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,670
    Construction Laborers $52,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,990
    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 Electricians make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Rockford, IL is $38.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.14 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Rockford, IL is 29.1% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,160.