Machinists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $49,930 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $70,890
Employed locally 1,730
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $62,710
    90th
    $70,890

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 75% Median Machinists salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    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
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Rockford, IL is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Rockford, IL is 11.1% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Rockford?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.