Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $40,130 +5% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $53,880
Employed locally 110
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $40,130
    75th
    $51,570
    90th
    $53,880

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,480
    Greenville, NC $45,870
    Decatur, IL $44,960
    Billings, MT $44,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,710

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Rockford, IL is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.91 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Rockford, IL is 5% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.