How much does an architect make in Rockford?
$81,010a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $38.95 an hour or $6,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.95
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,630Median: $81,010Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,630 | $28.19 | |
| 25th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.30 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $97,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,790 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,580 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $38.95 ($81,010 a year).
Do architects make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $81,010 against $99,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,780, so Rockford pays 1% less.
Where does Rockford rank for architect pay?
196 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.