Social Workers, All Other Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $80,970 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $40,310
90th percentile $103,540
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,310
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $91,790
    90th
    $103,540

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 122% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fayetteville, NC $102,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $102,590
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $100,380
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,220
    Clarksville, TN-KY $98,550
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $98,240

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Rockford, IL is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Rockford, IL is 16.5% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $40,310 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.