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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.6/hr |
| 52 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 53 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $94K | $45.41/hr |
| 54 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $94K | $45.31/hr |
| 55 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.18/hr |
| 56 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $93K | $44.85/hr |
| 57 | Data Scientists | Technology | $93K | $44.71/hr |
| 58 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.35/hr |
| 59 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $88K | $42.39/hr |
| 60 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.4/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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