Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $65,730 +35.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.60
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $96,130
Employed locally 140
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $65,730
    75th
    $91,310
    90th
    $96,130

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 99% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,140
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $62,750
    Peoria, IL $62,600
    Illinois $62,390

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,670
    Construction Laborers $52,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,990
    Electricians $80,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Rockford, IL is $31.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Rockford, IL is 35.1% above the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Rockford?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.