SOC 51-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tool and Die Makers — Rockford
Rockford, IL · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rockford, IL is $52,900 a year, trailing the national median of $64,050 by 17.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rockford, IL is $52,900 a year, trailing the national median of $64,050 by 17.4%. Half of workers earn between $44,960 and $64,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,830 and the ninetieth at $74,420.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Decatur leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 178th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $44,960 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $52,900 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $64,260 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $74,420 | +16.2% |
| Mean | $55,550 | −13.3% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $64,410 | 40 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $64,320 | 40 | |
| 3 | Peoria | $62,950 | 130 | |
| 4 | Chicago | $61,180 | 3,750 | |
| 5 | Champaign | $58,000 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rockford sit close to the national average, so $52,900 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$52,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,900 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,830 to $74,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $64,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tool and Die Makers in Rockford, IL?
The median annual wage is $52,900, or $25.43 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 $64,050, so pay in Rockford, IL is 17.4% 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 $74,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,830 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 $64,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 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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