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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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Instructional CoordinatorsEducation$83K$39.76/hr
82Speech-Language PathologistsHealthcare$82K$39.56/hr
83Cost EstimatorsBusiness & Finance$82K$39.53/hr
84English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$82KN/A
85Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsScience$82K$39.5/hr
86Structural Iron and Steel WorkersConstruction & Trades$82K$39.3/hr
87Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsScience$82K$39.23/hr
88Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEngineering$81K$38.77/hr
89Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersScience$79K$38.07/hr
90Database AdministratorsTechnology$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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