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.
$119K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $162K | $77.77/hr |
| 12 | Database Architects | Technology | $162K | $77.75/hr |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $160K | $76.83/hr |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | Management | $158K | $75.89/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $152K | $73.27/hr |
| 16 | Sales Managers | Management | $150K | $72.11/hr |
| 17 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $146K | $70.36/hr |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $145K | $69.52/hr |
| 19 | Judicial Law Clerks | Legal | $143K | $68.92/hr |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $138K | $66.57/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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