Light Truck Drivers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $49,070 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $83,710
Employed locally 1,330
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $49,070
    75th
    $62,670
    90th
    $83,710

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,270
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Illinois $46,440
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $46,420

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,130
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,710
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Rockford, IL is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.25 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Rockford, IL is 11.2% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Rockford?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.