Top Paying Jobs in Springfield, MA
Springfield, MA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 34,770 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($357,740), Psychiatrists ($311,290), Family Medicine Physicians ($212,200). The cost of living index is 96.06 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,734/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.06
Cost of living index
$1,734
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $358K | $171.99/hr |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $311K | $149.66/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $212K | $102.02/hr |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $206K | $99.28/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $198K | $95.31/hr |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | Management | $181K | $87.05/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $176K | $84.59/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $171K | $82.01/hr |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $165K | $79.33/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $164K | $78.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-3.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,734/mo
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