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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $114K | $54.76/hr |
| 32 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $111K | $53.18/hr |
| 33 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $110K | $52.92/hr |
| 34 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $108K | N/A |
| 35 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $108K | $51.92/hr |
| 36 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $108K | $51.77/hr |
| 37 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.27/hr |
| 38 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.84/hr |
| 39 | Software Developers | Technology | $105K | $50.27/hr |
| 40 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $50/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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