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How much does an electrical engineer make in Rockford?

$112,400a year

Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $54.01 an hour or $9,363 a month.

Hourly
$54.01
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
110 of 317
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,290Median: $112,400Highest 10%: $136,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$75,290$36.20
25th$83,820$40.30
Median$112,400$54.01
75th$117,400$56.44
90th$136,000$65.40

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for electrical engineers.

St. Louis, MO$124,000
Chicago, IL$113,500
Davenport, IA$106,800
Decatur, IL$103,000
Springfield, IL$101,900
Peoria, IL$101,500
Paducah, KY$95,940
Champaign, IL$95,790
Electrical Engineer salary in Illinois Electrical Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mechanical Engineer$99,150
Civil Engineer$94,850
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 an electrical engineer make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $54.01 ($112,400 a year).

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

No: $112,400 against $120,600 nationally, 7% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $107,900, so Rockford pays 4% more.

Where does Rockford rank for electrical engineer pay?

110 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical engineer make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $75,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,000 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.