Roofers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $61,810 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $102,210
Employed locally 170
National median $50,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $45,830
    50th (median)
    $61,810
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $102,210

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Roofers salary vs area income 93% Median Roofers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roofers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $91,920
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,790
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $86,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,520
    Worcester, MA $83,140
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,040

    Nearby metros — Roofers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,510
    Springfield, IL $76,640
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,570
    Illinois $66,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,520

    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 Roofers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Roofers in Rockford, IL is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.81 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Roofers salaries?

    The median Roofers salary in Rockford, IL is 21.3% above the national median of $50,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Roofers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,830.