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 $1,800/month.
$119K
Avg. median salary
96.06
Cost of living index
$1,800
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $104K | $49.97/hr |
| 52 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.79/hr |
| 53 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.61/hr |
| 54 | Facilities Managers | Management | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 55 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $103K | $49.39/hr |
| 56 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $102K | $49.24/hr |
| 57 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 58 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.86/hr |
| 59 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 60 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $101K | $48.57/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,800/mo
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