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.
$102K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $133K | $63.81/hr |
| 12 | Managers, All Other | Management | $128K | $61.48/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.44/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.41/hr |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.04/hr |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | Management | $124K | $59.83/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $123K | $59.18/hr |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $122K | $58.61/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $121K | $58.08/hr |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $119K | $57.41/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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