Salaries in Rockford, IL metro area
Typical pay for 329 jobs in the Rockford, IL metro area. The median for all workers is $47,120 a year ($22.65 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,120
Median hourly
$22.65
Workers
137,650
vs U.S. median
-8%
Highest paying jobs in Rockford, IL
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $323,660 | 410 |
| Chief Executive | $323,030 | 90 |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $214,670 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $168,210 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $161,330 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,930 | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,600 | 250 |
| Financial Manager | $135,650 | 590 |
| Pharmacist | $134,190 | 300 |
| Sales Manager | $133,560 | 510 |
| Veterinarian | $132,720 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $127,870 | 320 |
| Physician Assistant | $127,800 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,720 | 240 |
Most common jobs in Rockford, IL
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,940 | $44,200 |
| Registered Nurse | 4,620 | $80,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,630 | $31,640 |
| Cashier | 3,620 | $31,680 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,340 | $98,390 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,130 | $45,670 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,110 | $36,020 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,970 | $33,540 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,120 | $40,140 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,070 | $43,260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,010 | $35,970 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,000 | $37,270 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,000 | $43,400 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,980 | $53,610 |
| Machinist | 1,800 | $49,700 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Illinois.
All 329 jobs by category
Management Occupations (23)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (20)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (10)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (10)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (6)Community and Social Service Occupations (11)Legal Occupations (2)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (20)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (9)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (32)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (8)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (33)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (37)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,260 | $36.18 | 850 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $64,060 | $30.80 | 380 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $73,720 | $35.44 | 430 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $74,660 | $35.89 | 160 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $73,370 | $35.27 | 70 |
| Compliance Officer | $63,890 | $30.72 | 180 |
| Cost Estimator | $76,630 | $36.84 | 160 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $96,160 | $46.23 | 170 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $66,320 | $31.89 | 30 |
| Fundraiser | $61,900 | $29.76 | 80 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $65,490 | $31.49 | 650 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $100,480 | $48.31 | 50 |
| Loan Officer | $75,880 | $36.48 | 90 |
| Logistician | $78,560 | $37.77 | 220 |
| Management Analyst | $96,430 | $46.36 | 210 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,810 | $29.72 | 460 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $44,690 | $21.49 | 80 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $110,850 | $53.30 | 90 |
| Project Management Specialist | $94,690 | $45.52 | 390 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $58,700 | $28.22 | 330 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $97,540 | $46.89 | 90 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $62,020 | $29.82 | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $84,190 | $40.47 | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $95,430 | $45.88 | 210 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $54,800 | $26.35 | 400 |
| Data Scientist | $92,990 | $44.71 | 100 |
| Information Security Analyst | $119,400 | $57.41 | 90 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,260 | $44.35 | 170 |
| Software Developer | $107,640 | $51.75 | 380 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $96,020 | $46.16 | 40 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,010 | $38.95 | 50 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $63,440 | $30.50 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $68,190 | $32.78 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,850 | $45.60 | 160 |
| Electrical Engineer | $112,350 | $54.01 | 180 |
| Engineers, All Other | $104,490 | $50.24 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $71,190 | $34.23 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineer | $93,980 | $45.18 | 860 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $66,910 | $32.17 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,150 | $47.67 | 640 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,000 | $38.46 | 50 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $94,450 | $45.41 | 60 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $82,600 | $39.71 | 30 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $64,420 | $30.97 | 30 |
| School Psychologist | $83,400 | $40.10 | 90 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $88,160 | $42.39 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $61,940 | $29.78 | 450 |
| Clergy | $61,510 | $29.57 | 40 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,810 | $22.51 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,610 | $30.10 | 250 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,070 | $30.32 | 160 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $45,280 | $21.77 | 110 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $47,600 | $22.89 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $51,240 | $24.64 | 170 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,570 | $21.43 | 410 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $48,530 | $23.33 | 70 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $53,670 | $25.80 | 460 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $103,190 | $49.61 | 340 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,700 | $28.70 | 200 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $31,770 | — | 220 |
| Editor | $59,380 | $28.55 | 40 |
| Floral Designer | $34,330 | $16.50 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $54,530 | $26.22 | 110 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,140 | $23.14 | 60 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,470 | $17.54 | 70 |
| Photographer | $36,360 | $17.48 | 40 |
| Producers and Directors | $41,250 | $19.83 | 80 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,500 | $30.05 | 70 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,970 | $22.10 | 530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,270 | $17.92 | 2,000 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,880 | $29.27 | 230 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,390 | $21.34 | 690 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $44,540 | $21.41 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,140 | $19.30 | 2,120 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,640 | $30.11 | 40 |
| Orderly | $35,520 | $17.08 | 60 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,080 | $21.19 | 260 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,040 | $30.79 | 90 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,670 | $18.11 | 50 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff | $45,120 | $21.69 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $56,650 | $27.23 | 250 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $104,150 | $50.07 | 130 |
| Firefighter | $77,150 | $37.09 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $98,260 | $47.24 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $96,910 | $46.59 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,450 | $26.66 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | $15.00 | 170 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,510 | $37.75 | 500 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 | $15.00 | 130 |
| Security Guard | $36,960 | $17.77 | 760 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $31,200 | $15.00 | 1,220 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $47,740 | $22.95 | 130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,380 | $16.05 | 310 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,580 | $16.63 | 690 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,200 | $17.41 | 1,130 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,150 | $16.42 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | $15.00 | 340 |
| Dishwasher | $31,570 | $15.18 | 380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,640 | $15.21 | 3,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,750 | $18.15 | 1,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | $15.00 | 30 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,530 | $15.64 | 720 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,670 | $15.23 | 470 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | $15.00 | 340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | $15.00 | 1,710 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,910 | $23.03 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $51,210 | $24.62 | 60 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,970 | $17.29 | 2,010 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,770 | $18.16 | 920 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,230 | $16.46 | 510 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,440 | $21.85 | 40 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $63,480 | $30.52 | 40 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | $15.00 | 240 |
| Animal Caretaker | $32,720 | $15.73 | 240 |
| Childcare Worker | $33,560 | $16.14 | 500 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $37,290 | $17.93 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $40,470 | $19.46 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,220 | $21.74 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,980 | $15.85 | 250 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,720 | $27.75 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $67,030 | $32.23 | 110 |
| Cashier | $31,680 | $15.23 | 3,620 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,020 | $18.28 | 200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $66,020 | $31.74 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,790 | $22.01 | 1,030 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,530 | $24.78 | 200 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,270 | $17.44 | 260 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $47,890 | $23.02 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,540 | $16.12 | 2,970 |
| Sales Engineer | $75,320 | $36.21 | 110 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $59,720 | $28.71 | 980 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $68,970 | $33.16 | 1,320 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $99,810 | $47.99 | 60 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $75,190 | $36.15 | 260 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,040 | $16.37 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $78,080 | $37.54 | 40 |
| Carpenter | $72,770 | $34.99 | 810 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $75,320 | $36.21 | 140 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $72,330 | $34.77 | 50 |
| Construction Laborer | $58,390 | $28.07 | 830 |
| Electrician | $93,280 | $44.85 | 370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $102,140 | $49.11 | 490 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $49,980 | $24.03 | 40 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $50,610 | $24.33 | 210 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,740 | $23.91 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $97,250 | $46.75 | 260 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $72,700 | $34.95 | 130 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $94,230 | $45.31 | 440 |
| Roofer | $65,100 | $31.30 | 180 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $75,010 | $36.06 | 50 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $78,640 | $37.81 | 150 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $100,290 | $48.22 | 190 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $45,560 | $21.91 | 460 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $48,200 | $23.17 | 190 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,480 | $16.58 | 330 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $49,400 | $23.75 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $34,180 | $16.43 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,940 | $28.82 | 780 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,900 | $28.80 | 1,690 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,290 | $21.77 | 830 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,200 | $21.25 | 5,940 |
| Light Truck Driver | $48,240 | $23.19 | 1,350 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,830 | $16.74 | 760 |
| Parking Attendant | $34,110 | $16.40 | 80 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,290 | $16.97 | 150 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,020 | $17.32 | 3,110 |