Order Clerks Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $44,810 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 50
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $49,540
    90th
    $59,520

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Order Clerks salary vs area income 67% Median Order Clerks salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Louis, MO-IL $50,900
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $49,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $47,730
    Billings, MT $47,440

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,960
    Customer Service Representatives$40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Rockford, IL is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.63 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Rockford, IL is 0.3% above the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Rockford?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.