How much does a plumber make in Rockford?
$94,230a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $45.30 an hour or $7,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.30
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,930Median: $94,230Highest 10%: $120,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,930 | $24.49 | |
| 25th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $94,230 | $45.30 | |
| 75th | $118,400 | $56.91 | |
| 90th | $120,100 | $57.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,090 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Kankakee, IL | $81,620 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $45.30 ($94,230 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $94,230 against $63,800 nationally, 48% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,950, so Rockford pays 6% less.
Where does Rockford rank for plumber pay?
13 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,100 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.