How much does a sheet metal worker make in Rockford?
$78,640a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $37.81 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.81
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $78,640Highest 10%: $109,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $78,640 | $37.81 | |
| 75th | $107,600 | $51.71 | |
| 90th | $109,000 | $52.41 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Chicago, IL | $95,310 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,710 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,020 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,380 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,190 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $37.81 ($78,640 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $78,640 against $61,800 nationally, 27% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $86,630, so Rockford pays 9% less.
Where does Rockford rank for sheet metal worker pay?
38 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,000 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.