How much does a construction laborer make in Rockford?
$58,390a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $28.07 an hour or $4,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.07
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,950Median: $58,390Highest 10%: $97,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 25th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| 75th | $80,920 | $38.90 | |
| 90th | $97,350 | $46.80 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,890 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,460 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $102,100 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $100,300 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $97,250 |
| Plumber | $94,230 |
| Electrician | $93,280 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $78,640 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $75,320 |
| Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner | $75,010 |
| Carpenter | $72,770 |
| Painter | $72,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $28.07 ($58,390 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $58,390 against $47,120 nationally, 24% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Rockford pays 4% less.
Where does Rockford rank for construction laborer pay?
46 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,350 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.