Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $34,100 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.40
10th percentile $30,040
90th percentile $41,230
Employed locally 870
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,040
    25th
    $34,100
    50th (median)
    $34,100
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $41,230

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 51% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $38,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,710
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,480

    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
    Light Truck Drivers$49,070
    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 Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Rockford, IL is $16.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.22 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Rockford, IL is 4.2% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Rockford?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,040 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,100.