Orderlies Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $36,700 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $39,360
Employed locally 80
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $39,360

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 55% Median Orderlies salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orderlies

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $54,020
    Washington $51,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,870

    Nearby metros — Orderlies salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,160
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $41,570
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $41,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $39,270

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,770
    Nursing Assistants $38,960
    Medical Assistants $44,380
    Dental Assistants $44,670
    Phlebotomists $39,620
    Massage Therapists $59,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in Rockford, IL is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.59 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in Rockford, IL is 2.7% below the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.