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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.76/hr |
| 72 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $84K | $40.49/hr |
| 73 | Chemists | Science | $84K | $40.44/hr |
| 74 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $84K | $40.38/hr |
| 75 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $84K | $40.38/hr |
| 76 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $84K | $40.38/hr |
| 77 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.14/hr |
| 78 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.94/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $83K | $39.81/hr |
| 80 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $83K | $39.78/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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