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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.47/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $40.14/hr |
| 63 | School Psychologists | Science | $83K | $40.1/hr |
| 64 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Science | $83K | $39.71/hr |
| 65 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $81K | $39.13/hr |
| 66 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $81K | $38.95/hr |
| 67 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.91/hr |
| 68 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 69 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $79K | $37.87/hr |
| 70 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.81/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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