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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Population
Highest paying careers in Rockford
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 82 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.84/hr |
| 83 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $76K | $36.72/hr |
| 84 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.48/hr |
| 85 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $76K | N/A |
| 86 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $76K | $36.3/hr |
| 87 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.21/hr |
| 88 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $75K | $36.21/hr |
| 89 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.18/hr |
| 90 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $75K | $36.15/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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