SOC 19-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Rockford
Rockford, IL · 2 metro areas compared
In Rockford, IL the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians reaches $82,600 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rockford, IL the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians reaches $82,600 a year. That is 34.2% more than the national median of $61,560. Pay ranges from under $53,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,600 to $90,840.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Peoria records the highest median at $75,900. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 65th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,810 | −12.6% |
| 25th | $68,600 | +11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $82,600 | +34.2% |
| 75th | $90,840 | +47.6% |
| 90th | $102,920 | +67.2% |
| Mean | $80,950 | +31.5% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rockford sit close to the national average, so $82,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$82,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,600 a year, 34.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,810 to $102,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Peoria, at $75,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Rockford, IL?
The median annual wage is $82,600, or $39.71 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 $61,560, so pay in Rockford, IL is 34.2% 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 $102,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,810 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 Peoria, at $75,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 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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