Top Paying Jobs in Rockford, IL
Rockford, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 30,730 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($323,660), Chief Executives ($323,030), Dentists, General ($214,670). The cost of living index is 92.15 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,175/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.15
Cost of living index
$1,175
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Highest paying careers in Rockford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $324K | $155.61/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $323K | $155.3/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $215K | $103.21/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $168K | $80.87/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $161K | $77.56/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $147K | $70.64/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $147K | $70.48/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.22/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.52/hr |
| 10 | Sales Managers | Management | $134K | $64.21/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,175/mo
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