Exactly 36,820 of the 134,090 gerontology professionals employed in Illinois, work in Godfrey. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of gerontology professionals in Godfrey has grown by 11%. As the employment for gerontology professionals in Godfrey has increased, overall employment in Godfrey has also increased.

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In Godfrey, salaries for gerontology professionals have decreased. In 2010 gerontology professionals in Godfrey reportedly earned an average salary of $61,496 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, gerontology professionals in Godfrey made an average salary of $62,598 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Godfrey.

Gerontology professionals in Godfrey earn a median salary of $55,176 per year. The 10% of gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $35,854 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 154% higher salaries.

Godfrey gerontology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There is only one accredited gerontology school in the city. Many of Godfrey's gerontology professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in gerontology offered by Godfrey's gerontology school.

Approximately 2 students completed gerontology courses in 2010.