Roofers pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,680 or more. The middle half of roofers in Rockford earn between $48,210 and $86,680.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $65KMedian
- $87K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,880 | $5,740 | $33.12 |
| Median | $65,100 | $5,425 | $31.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,210 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,680 | $7,223 | $41.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Roofers in Rockford earn 11% less than the Illinois average ($77,650) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $68,880 | $65,100 | $42,790 | $105,680 | 180 |
| Illinois | $77,650 | $77,900 | $46,600 | $106,530 | 5,300 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $68,880, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $54,019 a year, or $4,502 a month and $2,078 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 roofers? 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 $68,880 buys what about $74,744 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 5th of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($81,010).
- Chicago$81,010
- Springfield$78,500
- Decatur$72,580
- Peoria$71,400
- Rockford$68,880
- Champaign$61,420
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Rockford: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Rockford?
$33.12 an hour on average, and $31.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Rockford?
About $54,019 a year ($4,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,880.
Do roofers earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
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 47-2181; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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