Top Paying Jobs in Springfield, IL
Springfield, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($438,010), Psychiatrists ($413,890), Chief Executives ($338,570). The cost of living index is 92.75 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,203/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.75
Cost of living index
$1,203
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $438K | $210.58/hr |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $414K | $198.98/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $339K | $162.78/hr |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $218K | $104.96/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $217K | $104.33/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $209K | $100.69/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $167K | $80.42/hr |
| 8 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $154K | $74.22/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $154K | $74.15/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $147K | $70.49/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,203/mo
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