How much does a molder make in Rockford?

$47,590a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,966 a month.

Hourly: $22.88
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 55 of 131
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $47,590Highest 10%: $47,590

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,540	$18.05
25th	$45,760	$22.00
Median	$47,590	$22.88
75th	$47,590	$22.88
90th	$47,590	$22.88

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for molders.

Chicago, IL	$46,650
St. Louis, MO	$43,460

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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 a molder make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.88 ($47,590 a year).

Do molders make more in Rockford than the national average?

Yes: $47,590 against $46,170 nationally, 3% more.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $47,180, so Rockford pays 1% more.

Where does Rockford rank for molder pay?

55 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,590 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.