May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Rockford
Rockford, IL
329 occupations
Across 329 occupations with published wages in Rockford, physicians, all other record the highest median at $323,660 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Rockford
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $323,660 | 410 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $323,030 | 90 | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $214,670 | 130 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $168,210 | 60 | |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $161,330 | 30 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,930 | 250 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,600 | 250 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $135,650 | 590 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $134,190 | 300 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $133,560 | 510 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $132,720 | 50 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $127,870 | 320 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $127,800 | 60 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,720 | 240 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $126,970 | 90 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $124,440 | 170 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $123,090 | 200 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $121,920 | 540 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $120,800 | 460 | |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $119,400 | 90 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $112,350 | 180 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $110,850 | 90 | |
| 24 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $109,710 | 210 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $107,640 | 380 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,940 | $44,200 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,620 | $80,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,630 | $31,640 |
| Cashiers | 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 Salespersons | 2,970 | $33,540 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,120 | $40,140 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,070 | $43,260 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $31,200 | 150 |
| Library Technicians | $31,200 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 170 |
| School Bus Monitors | $31,200 | 130 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,220 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 340 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.