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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Highest paying careers in Rockford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $97K | $46.75/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $97K | $46.59/hr |
| 43 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.51/hr |
| 44 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.45/hr |
| 45 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.36/hr |
| 46 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.23/hr |
| 47 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $96K | $46.16/hr |
| 48 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.88/hr |
| 49 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $95K | $45.69/hr |
| 50 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.61/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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