How much does a preschool teacher make in Rockford?
$46,730a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.47 an hour or $3,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.47
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $46,730Highest 10%: $76,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 75th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 90th | $76,400 | $36.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $43,050 |
| Decatur, IL | $42,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,510 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,030 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,720 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,020 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,830 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,010 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $78,760 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,330 |
| Special Education Teacher | $78,070 |
| Middle School Teacher | $76,920 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,540 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $73,830 |
| Special Education Teacher | $72,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,310 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.47 ($46,730 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $46,730 against $38,140 nationally, 23% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,910, so Rockford pays 14% more.
Where does Rockford rank for preschool teacher pay?
26 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,400 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.