As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plumbing Engineer in Rockford, IL is $71,052, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,366 weekly, or $5,921 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plumbing Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plumbing Engineer in Rockford, IL vary widely, spanning from $52,629 to $84,478. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,409) and 75th percentile ($78,080), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,478 per year. This $16,671 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Repairing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Rockford Plumbing Engineer often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. However, Rockford currently ranks 497 statewide for Plumbing Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Plumbing Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plumbing Engineer Salary $52,629 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plumbing Engineer Salary $61,409 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plumbing Engineer Salary $71,052 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plumbing Engineer Salary $78,080 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plumbing Engineer Salary $84,478 Rockford, IL July 01, 2026
25% $61,409 10% $52,629 90% $84,478 75% $78,080 $71,052 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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