Salaries in Rockford, IL

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Rockford, IL • 356 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Rockford, IL

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $323,660 410
Family Medicine Physicians $229,320 30
Chief Executives $215,600 70
Dentists, General $208,200 100
Pediatricians, General $161,330 30
Pharmacists $139,570 260

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $323,660 410
      Family Medicine Physicians $229,320 30
      Chief Executives $215,600 70
      Dentists, General $208,200 100
      Pediatricians, General $161,330 30
      Pharmacists $139,570 260
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,190 220
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,820 230
      Optometrists $131,570 40
      Nurse Practitioners $130,130 340
      Physician Assistants $127,980 100
      Veterinarians $127,690 50
      Financial Managers $126,530 570
      Sales Managers $124,950 440
      Managers, All Other $123,460 480
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,440 80
      Marketing Managers $117,580 210
      Human Resources Managers $112,310 220
      Medical and Health Services Managers $109,790 520
      Industrial Production Managers $108,770 440
      Information Security Analysts $107,400 30
      Engineers, All Other $107,160 40
      Purchasing Managers $105,890 80
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $105,380 120
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,560 230
      Software Developers $102,510 410
      Labor Relations Specialists $102,290 60
      Operations Research Analysts $101,440 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $101,420 80
      Lawyers $101,210 330
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $101,030 180
      Physical Therapists $100,900 280
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $100,870 100
      Construction Managers $100,820 340
      Occupational Therapists $100,070 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $98,260 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,670 420
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,740 280
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $96,710 450
      General and Operations Managers $95,860 3,100
      Management Analysts $95,730 200
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $95,610 40
      Facilities Managers $94,860 180
      Computer Network Architects $94,300 70
      Financial and Investment Analysts $94,080 90
      Electrical Engineers $93,330 140
      Mechanical Engineers $92,840 600
      Speech-Language Pathologists $89,530 170
      Insurance Underwriters $89,410 40
      Administrative Services Managers $89,330 170
      Sales Engineers $88,370 40
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,790 130
      Fundraising Managers $86,890 50
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,590 50
      Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $86,260 40
      Personal Financial Advisors $86,100 140
      Data Scientists $85,590 70
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $85,450 40
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $85,060 80
      Civil Engineers $84,530 140
      Industrial Engineers $83,420 660
      Dental Hygienists $82,970 350
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,180 80
      Sheet Metal Workers $82,160 180
      Computer Systems Analysts $82,120 160
      Registered Nurses $81,560 4,340
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,540 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,490 600
      Millwrights $81,490 80
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $81,100 50
      Social Workers, All Other $80,970 50
      Urban and Regional Planners $80,900 50
      Electricians $80,470 430
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,990 440
      School Psychologists $79,820 80
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $79,710 —
      Chiropractors $79,550 60
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $79,410 80
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,720 90
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $78,600 30
      Project Management Specialists $78,480 380
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $78,110 100
      Firefighters $78,060 360
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,750 500
      Respiratory Therapists $76,740 150
      Instructional Coordinators $75,810 180
      Cost Estimators $75,160 140
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $75,150 190
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $75,010 50
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,950 980
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,690 700
      Carpenters $74,670 970
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,000 40
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,910 180
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $73,820 100
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $72,780 120
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $72,700 120
      Construction and Building Inspectors $72,130 50
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $71,440 70
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,670 410
      Social and Community Service Managers $70,380 170
      Accountants and Auditors $70,050 800
      Transportation Security Screeners $69,160 30
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,810 200
      Logisticians $68,750 150
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,540 190
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $68,390 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020 1,080
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520 230
      Healthcare Social Workers $66,800 200
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $66,060 40
      Computer Occupations, All Other $66,040 80
      Mechanical Drafters $65,860 50
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $65,730 140
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,400 160
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,190 220
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,110 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,760 820
      Loan Officers $64,470 80
      Psychologists, All Other $64,420 30
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,180 50
      Credit Analysts $63,750 40
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $63,680 70
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,670 80
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,520 50
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,430 40
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $63,260 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $63,070 80
      Advertising Sales Agents $63,020 90
      Compliance Officers $63,000 160
      Human Resources Specialists $62,830 590
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,770 1,440
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,640 40
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,640 210
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,300 230
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,090 520
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,010 250
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $61,970 50
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,840 110
      Roofers $61,810 170
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $61,740 40
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $61,570 60
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $61,370 90
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,320 570
      Clergy $61,310 60
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,310 80
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $61,240 50
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,060 120
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,040 80
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,040 290
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,970 1,520
      Surgical Technologists $60,950 140
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $60,900 70
      Food Service Managers $60,850 310
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $60,520 170
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $60,330 40
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,970 80
      Financial Specialists, All Other $59,920 60
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,870 320
      Fundraisers $59,830 80
      Massage Therapists $59,760 210
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,750 360
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,710 1,490
      Chefs and Head Cooks $59,210 60
      Postal Service Clerks $58,650 60
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $57,960 100
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,480 410
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,350 720
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,240 800
      Editors $57,130 40
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $56,390 60
      Interior Designers $55,810 30
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $55,450 120
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,020 80
      Tool and Die Makers $54,660 390
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $53,760 30
      Training and Development Specialists $53,340 350
      Medical Equipment Repairers $52,970 70
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,860 110
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,420 450
      Construction Laborers $52,240 740
      Medical Records Specialists $52,070 190
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,730 420
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590 2,060
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,400 180
      Rehabilitation Counselors $50,950 170
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,830 150
      Food Batchmakers $50,800 380
      Public Relations Specialists $50,760 100
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $50,710 30
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,680 120
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,300 1,010
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $50,200 —
      Procurement Clerks $50,130 80
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,040 110
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,030 130
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $49,980 40
      Machinists $49,930 1,730
      Graphic Designers $49,890 100
      Insurance Sales Agents $49,720 250
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,700 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $49,400 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,350 100
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $49,310 50
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $49,290 30
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $49,200 40
      Light Truck Drivers $49,070 1,330
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,850 —
      Highway Maintenance Workers $48,740 170
      Health Education Specialists $48,460 30
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,200 190
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,070 680
      Paramedics $48,050 30
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $47,860 60
      Interpreters and Translators $47,390 50
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,230 90
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,120 170
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,120 160
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,030 30
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900 1,450
      Cargo and Freight Agents $46,900 30
      Community Health Workers $46,810 30
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,720 60
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,640 530
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,610 1,090
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,280 1,020
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,190 170
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,140 80
      Avionics Technicians $45,960 40
      Crane and Tower Operators $45,750 40
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,710 90
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690 3,650
      Bailiffs $45,580 40
      Billing and Posting Clerks $45,570 430
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,550 160
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,540 470
      Pest Control Workers $45,440 40
      Producers and Directors $45,290 100
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,280 110
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260 1,170
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,220 310
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,080 50
      Order Clerks $44,810 50
      Dental Assistants $44,670 340
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,620 1,540
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,600 190
      Medical Assistants $44,380 700
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,290 600
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,170 110
      Bus Drivers, School $43,950 570
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $43,920 40
      Social and Human Service Assistants $43,700 350
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,650 740
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $43,590 30
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,130 6,080
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,720 270
      Bill and Account Collectors $42,610 80
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $42,240 170
      Printing Press Operators $42,190 80
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $41,580 —
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,340 160
      Medical Equipment Preparers $41,160 90
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $40,950 180
      Customer Service Representatives $40,840 2,270
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,770 110
      Legislators $40,550 50
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $40,340 30
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,250 950
      Helpers--Production Workers $40,130 110
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,700 520
      Phlebotomists $39,620 290
      Skincare Specialists $39,500 40
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $39,380 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,280 50
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,050 460
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970 1,380
      Nursing Assistants $38,960 1,790
      Office Clerks, General $38,960 2,290
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,790 120
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,530 450
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470 390
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $38,390 40
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,370 250
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,210 880
      Data Entry Keyers $38,160 150
      Couriers and Messengers $38,130 40
      Security Guards $38,080 670
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,970 120
      Tellers $37,940 330
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,880 1,200
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,810 310
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,220 190
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,220 70
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,170 90
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,110 110
      Production Workers, All Other $37,060 350
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,740 40
      Orderlies $36,700 80
      Dietetic Technicians $36,490 —
      File Clerks $36,300 100
      Parts Salespersons $36,270 270
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,260 1,100
      Sewing Machine Operators $36,200 100
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,120 70
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,720 50
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,610 230
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,590 300
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,440 40
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,430 2,190
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,430 100
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,420 3,590
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,310 210
      Photographers $35,140 40
      Cooks, Short Order $35,090 50
      Floral Designers $34,550 30
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,340 1,260
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,100 870
      Bakers $34,040 230
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,770 2,750
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,420 140
      School Bus Monitors $32,950 130
      Driver/Sales Workers $32,900 500
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $32,900 40
      Parking Attendants $32,500 60
      Retail Salespersons $32,150 3,180
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,070 690
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,070 270
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,900 120
      Coaches and Scouts $31,660 320
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $31,580 140
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,520 470
      Library Assistants, Clerical $31,480 110
      Food Preparation Workers $31,280 540
      Recreation Workers $31,270 220
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200 140
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $31,200 40
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $31,060 130
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,770 440
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,340 4,190
      Dishwashers $30,260 290
      Cashiers $30,250 3,340
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,220 1,370
      Animal Caretakers $30,210 230
      Childcare Workers $30,190 420
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,840 190
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,660 280
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,520 50
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,380 40
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,360 430
      Tutors $29,210 150
      Library Technicians $29,120 70
      Bartenders $29,120 1,060
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,120 1,820
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,120 330
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $29,120 60
      Gambling Dealers $29,120 90