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How much does a baker make in Rockford?

$35,870a year

Median yearly pay for bakers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,989 a month.

Hourly
$17.25
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
186 of 371
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,870Highest 10%: $45,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$35,870$17.25
75th$38,440$18.48
90th$45,740$21.99

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for bakers.

Kankakee, IL$39,570
Chicago, IL$37,230
Champaign, IL$36,580
St. Louis, MO$35,830
Springfield, IL$34,540
Peoria, IL$34,470
Bloomington, IL$34,440
Davenport, IA$34,210
Cape Girardeau, MO$29,950
Baker salary in Illinois Baker salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,370
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$56,800
Tool and Die Maker$52,900
Food Batchmaker$52,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,400
Welder$50,200
Machinist$49,700
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a baker make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $17.25 ($35,870 a year).

Do bakers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $35,870 against $37,160 nationally, 3% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $37,030, so Rockford pays 3% less.

Where does Rockford rank for baker pay?

186 of 371 metro areas with data.

How much does a baker make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,740 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.