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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.61/hr |
| 42 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.43/hr |
| 43 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $49.1/hr |
| 44 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.03/hr |
| 45 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.01/hr |
| 46 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 47 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 48 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.09/hr |
| 49 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $98K | $47.34/hr |
| 50 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $98K | $46.92/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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