Electricians pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,090 or more. The middle half of electricians in Rockford earn between $74,210 and $106,640.
- $59K10th
- $74K25th
- $93KMedian
- $107K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,650 | $7,471 | $43.10 |
| Median | $93,280 | $7,773 | $44.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,640 | $8,887 | $51.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Electricians in Rockford earn about the same as the Illinois average ($92,230) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +48% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $89,650 | $93,280 | $58,690 | $125,090 | 370 |
| Illinois | $92,230 | $99,560 | $49,240 | $123,660 | 23,120 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $89,650, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $67,602 a year, or $5,634 a month and $2,600 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $89,650 buys what about $97,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 3rd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($94,450).
- Chicago$94,450
- Kankakee$90,850
- Rockford$89,650
- Decatur$87,430
- Champaign$86,700
- Springfield$83,990
- Peoria$81,840
- Bloomington$77,520
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Rockford: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Rockford?
$43.10 an hour on average, and $44.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Rockford?
About $67,602 a year ($5,634 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,650.
Do electricians earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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