Electrical Engineer salary in Rockford, IL
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Rockford, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Loves Park.
Also listed as: Electrical Design Engineer
Median salary$122,693
Middle 50%$101.7k–$130k
vs. national median−1%comparison median $123,560
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,933 |
| 25th | $101,693 |
| 50th (median) | $122,693 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $136,000 |
Cost of living
Rockford's median Electrical Engineer salary of $122,693 is worth about $133,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Rockford = 92.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Electrical Engineers in the Rockford, IL area earned a median of $112,350 in May 2025 (180 employed). The H-1B median here is $122,693, 9% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Danfoss | $127,662 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.