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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 72 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.77/hr |
| 73 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $79K | $37.75/hr |
| 74 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 75 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 76 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.54/hr |
| 77 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 78 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.42/hr |
| 79 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.33/hr |
| 80 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $77K | $37.09/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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