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How much does an inspector make in Rockford?

$46,240a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.23 an hour or $3,853 a month.

Hourly
$22.23
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
276 of 388
Jobs in the area
1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $46,240Highest 10%: $64,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,870$17.25
25th$39,680$19.08
Median$46,240$22.23
75th$57,320$27.56
90th$64,640$31.08

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Decatur, IL$57,700
Cape Girardeau, MO$57,140
Peoria, IL$56,770
St. Louis, MO$51,790
Davenport, IA$51,190
Kankakee, IL$48,880
Springfield, IL$48,410
Chicago, IL$48,230
Champaign, IL$47,050
Bloomington, IL$46,690
Paducah, KY$45,850
Inspector salary in Illinois Inspector 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 inspector make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.23 ($46,240 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $46,240 against $48,570 nationally, 5% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $47,920, so Rockford pays 4% less.

Where does Rockford rank for inspector pay?

276 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,640 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.