Top Paying Jobs in Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 39,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($869,540), Family Medicine Physicians ($354,760), Physicians, All Other ($300,000). The cost of living index is 88.58 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,095/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.58
Cost of living index
$1,095
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $870K | $418.05/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $355K | $170.56/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $300K | $144.23/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $214K | $102.94/hr |
| 5 | Chief Executives | Management | $180K | $86.49/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $142K | $68.13/hr |
| 7 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.42/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $135K | $64.97/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.9/hr |
| 10 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $132K | $63.53/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-11.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,095/mo
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