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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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Marketing Managers | Management | $142K | $68.04/hr |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $136K | $65.17/hr |
| 13 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $65.12/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.3/hr |
| 15 | Financial Managers | Management | $134K | $64.2/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $131K | $63.18/hr |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | Management | $131K | $63.08/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.59/hr |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $62.17/hr |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60/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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