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.
$114K
Avg. median salary
92.75
Cost of living index
$1,203
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.9/hr |
| 92 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.79/hr |
| 93 | Surveyors | Engineering | $78K | $37.72/hr |
| 94 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $78K | $37.71/hr |
| 95 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 96 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.66/hr |
| 97 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $78K | $37.6/hr |
| 98 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $78K | $37.49/hr |
| 99 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.45/hr |
| 100 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $78K | $37.4/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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