How much does a painter make in Rockford?
$72,700a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $34.95 an hour or $6,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.95
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $72,700Highest 10%: $98,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| Median | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 75th | $95,000 | $45.67 | |
| 90th | $98,740 | $47.47 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Champaign, IL | $84,370 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,870 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,570 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $34.95 ($72,700 a year).
Do painters make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $72,700 against $49,400 nationally, 47% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Rockford pays 19% more.
Where does Rockford rank for painter pay?
3 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,740 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.