Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $40,340 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $53,780
Employed locally 30
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $40,340
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $53,780

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,070
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,960

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Rockford, IL is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.86 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Rockford, IL is 3.8% above the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.