How much does an electrical make in Rockford?

$48,440a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.

Hourly: $23.29
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 37 of 232
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,350Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $70,310

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,350	$16.51
25th	$37,320	$17.94
Median	$48,440	$23.29
75th	$54,760	$26.33
90th	$70,310	$33.80

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Springfield, IL	$49,370
Davenport, IA	$49,050
Champaign, IL	$46,140
St. Louis, MO	$44,020
Chicago, IL	$41,160
Peoria, IL	$39,840

Electrical salary in Illinois Electrical 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 an electrical make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).

Do electricals make more in Rockford than the national average?

Yes: $48,440 against $45,850 nationally, 6% more.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $42,470, so Rockford pays 14% more.

Where does Rockford rank for electrical pay?

37 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,310 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.