Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $67,520 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.46
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $88,790
Employed locally 230
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $67,520
    75th
    $79,680
    90th
    $88,790

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 101% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $84,620
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,760
    Bloomington, IL $76,660

    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
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,910
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Rockford, IL is $32.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Rockford, IL is 5.9% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.