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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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $83K | $39.76/hr |
| 82 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.56/hr |
| 83 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.53/hr |
| 84 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 85 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $82K | $39.5/hr |
| 86 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.3/hr |
| 87 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $82K | $39.23/hr |
| 88 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $81K | $38.77/hr |
| 89 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $79K | $38.07/hr |
| 90 | Database Administrators | Technology | $79K | $38.05/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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