Millwrights Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $81,490 +25% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $57,520
90th percentile $88,220
Employed locally 80
National median $65,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,520
    25th
    $72,710
    50th (median)
    $81,490
    75th
    $81,490
    90th
    $88,220

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Millwrights salary vs area income 122% Median Millwrights salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Millwrights

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $145,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,830
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,830
    Modesto, CA $98,270
    Albuquerque, NM $90,750
    Madison, WI $90,520

    Nearby metros — Millwrights salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,180
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    St. Louis, MO-IL $75,990
    Illinois $75,510
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,150

    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
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Millwrights make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Millwrights in Rockford, IL is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Millwrights salaries?

    The median Millwrights salary in Rockford, IL is 25% above the national median of $65,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Millwrights (10th percentile) earn around $57,520 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,710.