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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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.46/hr |
| 22 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.71/hr |
| 23 | Construction Managers | Management | $133K | $63.75/hr |
| 24 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $129K | $61.98/hr |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $129K | $61.95/hr |
| 26 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $129K | $61.9/hr |
| 27 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $128K | $61.48/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $128K | $61.41/hr |
| 29 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $125K | N/A |
| 30 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.01/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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