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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.3/hr |
| 62 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $100K | $48.14/hr |
| 63 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.97/hr |
| 64 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.7/hr |
| 66 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $99K | $47.69/hr |
| 67 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $99K | $47.63/hr |
| 68 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $98K | $47.31/hr |
| 69 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 70 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $98K | $46.93/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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