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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.67/hr |
| 62 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $93K | $44.51/hr |
| 63 | Data Scientists | Technology | $92K | $44.23/hr |
| 64 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.06/hr |
| 65 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.59/hr |
| 66 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $90K | $43.43/hr |
| 67 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $89K | $42.69/hr |
| 68 | School Psychologists | Science | $87K | $41.93/hr |
| 69 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.56/hr |
| 70 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.9/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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