How much does an electrician make in Rockford?
$93,280a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $44.85 an hour or $7,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.85
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,690Median: $93,280Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,690 | $28.22 | |
| 25th | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| Median | $93,280 | $44.85 | |
| 75th | $106,600 | $51.27 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.14 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Kankakee, IL | $105,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $100,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,780 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,020 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,460 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,950 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,930 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $59,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $44.85 ($93,280 a year).
Do electricians make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $93,280 against $63,190 nationally, 48% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,560, so Rockford pays 6% less.
Where does Rockford rank for electrician pay?
22 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.