salary$94,850 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$138,910per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 15.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Rockford, IL area is $94,850 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $58,160 and $138,910.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 15.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rockford, IL metro area.