Production Workers, All Other Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $37,060 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $54,400
Employed locally 350
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $44,690
    90th
    $54,400

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 56% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $61,090
    Hinesville, GA $50,380
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $49,820
    Peoria, IL $49,510

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Rockford, IL is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Rockford, IL is 4.5% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Rockford?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.