Engineering Rockford, IL Pop. 148,655

Industrial Engineer Salary in Rockford, Illinois

The median industrial engineer salary in Rockford, IL is $78,146 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 13.7% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$78,146
vs State Avg
$-12,389
vs National
$-17,154
Cost of Living
82%

Industrial Engineer Salary in Rockford by Experience

In Rockford, an entry-level industrial engineer earns around $52,480, while experienced professionals earn up to $116,440 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,480
$-11,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,720
$-17,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$116,440
$-25,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rockford, IL

Percentile Rockford
10th Percentile $50,020
25th Percentile $62,320
Median (50th) $78,146
75th Percentile $98,400
90th Percentile $121,360

Industrial Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$102,924
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$101,971
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$90,535
Pop. 197,757
Springfield, IL
$81,005
Pop. 114,394

How to Become a Industrial Engineer in Rockford

Education

Most industrial engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Rockford and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationAutoCADStatistical AnalysisOperations Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, industrial engineer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Rockford may vary based on local industry and population growth.