How much does a Machinist make in Rockford, IL? The average Machinist salary in Rockford, IL is $57,128 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $50,611 and $64,649. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Accurate Personnel - Birmingham , AL
CNC Machinist Location: Alabama Job Type: Direct-Hire / Permanent We are currently Recruiting skilled CNC Machinists for a large Military/Defense Manufacturing company based in Southern Alabama
LinkedIn - Today
Modern Hydrogen - Woodinville , WA
Senior R&D Machinist Modern Hydrogen Woodinville, WA - Full Time - Onsite Modern Hydrogen has an immediate opening for a dayshift Senior R&D Machinist to support the Engineering team. The machinist ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate and maintain advanced CNC machines for the production of high-precision aerospace and automotive components. As a CNC Machinist with our team, you ...
FactoryFix, Inc. - 3 days ago
Heretic Knives - Sebastian , FL
We are seeking a Machinist Machine Operator to join our team! You will operate and repair a variety of machines and mechanical instruments. Responsibilities: * Operate machine tools to produce ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
ESM-Electric Specialty Mfg. - Cedar Rapids , IA
Due to recent retirements and continued growth, ESM is looking for qualified individuals for the positions of CNC Swiss Lathe Machinist or CNC Lathe Machinist for first or second shift at our modern ...
Recruitology - 4 days ago
Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies - Erie , PA
CES/AWS is looking for a CNC Machinist for our manufacturing solutions client. 📍 Location: Erie, PA 🕒 Job Type: Temp-to-Perm/ Day Shift 5AM or 6AM 💰 Pay Rate: up to $33/hour DOE Position ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Machinist ranges from $50,611 to $64,649 with the average base salary of $57,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,338 to $65,944 with the average total cash compensation of $58,072.

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Machinist: Assembly, Machining

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