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How much does a civil engineer make in Rockford?

$94,850a year

Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $45.60 an hour or $7,904 a month.

Hourly
$45.60
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
215 of 373
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,160Median: $94,850Highest 10%: $138,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,160$27.96
25th$71,700$34.47
Median$94,850$45.60
75th$123,300$59.30
90th$138,900$66.78

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for civil engineers.

Springfield, IL$105,800
Paducah, KY$101,000
Chicago, IL$100,200
Champaign, IL$98,910
Bloomington, IL$97,070
St. Louis, MO$96,830
Decatur, IL$96,170
Peoria, IL$95,140
Davenport, IA$92,950
Civil Engineer salary in Illinois Civil Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$112,400
Mechanical Engineer$99,150
Industrial Engineer$93,980
Architect$81,010
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$71,190
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$68,190
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,910
Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,440
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $45.60 ($94,850 a year).

Do civil engineers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $94,850 against $100,800 nationally, 6% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $99,760, so Rockford pays 5% less.

Where does Rockford rank for civil engineer pay?

215 of 373 metro areas with data.

How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,900 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.