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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Rockford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $54.01/hr |
| 22 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $111K | $53.3/hr |
| 23 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $110K | $52.74/hr |
| 24 | Software Developers | Technology | $108K | $51.75/hr |
| 25 | Construction Managers | Management | $107K | $51.38/hr |
| 26 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $50.24/hr |
| 27 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $104K | $50.07/hr |
| 28 | Lawyers | Legal | $103K | $49.61/hr |
| 29 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $102K | $49.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rockford
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,175/mo
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