SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Rockford
Rockford, IL · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Rockford, IL is $48,440 per year, close to the national median of $45,850 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Rockford, IL is $48,440 per year, close to the national median of $45,850 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,320 and $54,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,350 and the ninetieth at $70,310.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $49,370. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 196th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,350 | −25.1% |
| 25th | $37,320 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,440 | +5.6% |
| 75th | $54,760 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $70,310 | +53.3% |
| Mean | $48,330 | +5.4% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $49,370 | 120 | |
| 2 | Champaign | $46,140 | 130 | |
| 3 | Chicago | $41,160 | 9,750 | |
| 4 | Peoria | $39,840 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rockford sit close to the national average, so $48,440 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$48,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,440 a year, 5.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,350 to $70,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $49,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Rockford, IL?
The median annual wage is $48,440, or $23.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,850, so pay in Rockford, IL is 5.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rockford, IL earns more than $70,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Springfield, at $49,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Rockford, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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