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How much does a computer make in Rockford?

$47,220a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.

Hourly
$22.70
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
98 of 222
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $59,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,440$16.56
25th$36,070$17.34
Median$47,220$22.70
75th$50,280$24.17
90th$59,950$28.82

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for computers.

St. Louis, MO$47,880
Paducah, KY$47,810
Peoria, IL$47,750
Chicago, IL$45,710
Davenport, IA$44,920
Computer salary in Illinois Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$83,480
Heating$75,070
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$73,960
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$72,000
Millwright$66,560
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,460
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,020
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,780
Installation$57,200
Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,610
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).

Do computers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $47,220 against $47,810 nationally, 1% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $44,860, so Rockford pays 5% more.

Where does Rockford rank for computer pay?

98 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,950 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.