How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Rockford?
$72,000a year
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $34.62 an hour or $6,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.62
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,830Median: $72,000Highest 10%: $99,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $72,000 | $34.62 | |
| 75th | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| 90th | $99,500 | $47.84 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.
| Bloomington, IL | $77,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,780 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $75,380 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,420 |
| Springfield, IL | $73,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,790 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,530 |
| Kankakee, IL | $62,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,100 |
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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $34.62 ($72,000 a year).
Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $72,000 against $64,520 nationally, 12% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $76,200, so Rockford pays 6% less.
Where does Rockford rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?
94 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,500 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.