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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Rockford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.72/hr |
| 32 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 33 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $100K | $48.22/hr |
| 34 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $100K | N/A |
| 35 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $100K | $47.99/hr |
| 36 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.67/hr |
| 37 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.4/hr |
| 38 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $98K | $47.31/hr |
| 39 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $98K | $47.24/hr |
| 40 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $98K | $46.89/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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