Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $43,130 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $49,180
Employed locally 6,080
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $36,240
    50th (median)
    $43,130
    75th
    $45,970
    90th
    $49,180

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 65% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Kenosha, WI $48,480
    Topeka, KS $48,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,580
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Decatur, IL $44,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,420

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,710
    Light Truck Drivers$49,070
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Rockford, IL is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries?

    The median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in Rockford, IL is 10.8% above the national median of $38,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Rockford?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,240.