SOC 25-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Self-Enrichment Teachers — Rockford
Rockford, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Rockford, IL the median wage is $37,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rockford, IL the median wage is $37,760. That is 19.3% lower than the national median of $46,800. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,260 and $46,830. The lowest tenth earn under $31,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,780.
Employment stands at 340, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 273rd of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $33,260 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $37,760 | −19.3% |
| 75th | $46,830 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $63,780 | +36.3% |
| Mean | $43,070 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $45,950 | 40 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $45,020 | 12,740 | |
| 3 | Kankakee | $43,980 | 50 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $43,740 | 120 | |
| 5 | Champaign | $42,070 | 150 | |
| 6 | Peoria | $37,700 | 380 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $36,620 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rockford sit close to the national average, so $37,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,760 a year, 19.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $63,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $45,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Rockford, IL?
The median annual wage is $37,760, or $18.16 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 $46,800, so pay in Rockford, IL is 19.3% lower. 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 $63,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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 Decatur, at $45,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 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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