Median DOL Salary
$92,641
Total DOL Filings
1,834
Companies Hiring
221
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Rockford, IL$92,641
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Rockford, IL is 52.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Rockford
Highest-Paying Occupations in Rockford
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $141,232 | +80.1% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $122,060 | -32.4% | 15 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 | -15.9% | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $82,035 | -46.9% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $78,707 | -35.2% | 40 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $75,702 | -38.2% | 8 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $67,000 | -37.8% | 10 |
| Sales Engineers | $62,400 | -36.9% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $61,389 | -38.4% | 94 |
| Industrial Engineers | $61,290 | -38.7% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $60,320 | -41.7% | 29 |
| Electrical Engineers | $59,030 | -43.2% | 119 |
| Engineers, All Other | $58,500 | -46.5% | 8 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $56,329 | -12.2% | 5 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $55,740 | -28.5% | 22 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $52,811 | -19.1% | 13 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,232 | -36.7% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $30,000 | -58.8% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Illinois
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Illinois.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,880 | 1,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,960 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,260 | 1,540 |
| Physicians, All Other | $218,880 | 18,680 |
| Pediatricians, General | $207,740 | 1,340 |
| Dentists, General | $180,420 | 4,820 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $175,090 | 1,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,720 | 27,550 |
| Financial Managers | $159,990 | 53,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,690 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Rockford, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Rockford, IL has a cost of living index of 92.3, which is 7.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,342 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $141,232 | $153,014 |
| Dentists, General | $122,060 | $132,243 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 | $90,141 |
| Marketing Managers | $82,035 | $88,879 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $78,707 | $85,273 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.