Industrial Engineers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $83,420 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.11
10th percentile $63,540
90th percentile $121,360
Employed locally 660
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,540
    25th
    $78,670
    50th (median)
    $83,420
    75th
    $106,920
    90th
    $121,360

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $112,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$92,840
    Civil Engineers$84,530
    Electrical Engineers$93,330
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,110
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Rockford, IL is $40.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.80 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Rockford, IL is 17.5% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,540 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,670.