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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $97K | $46.7/hr |
| 52 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.58/hr |
| 53 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $97K | $46.54/hr |
| 54 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $96K | $46.27/hr |
| 55 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $96K | $46.15/hr |
| 56 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.15/hr |
| 57 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $95K | $45.82/hr |
| 58 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $94K | $45.37/hr |
| 59 | Facilities Managers | Management | $94K | $45.04/hr |
| 60 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $94K | $45/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,203/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Springfield to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Springfield
Calculate take-home pay in Springfield
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Springfield?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Springfield?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data