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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.17/hr |
| 92 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.11/hr |
| 93 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $73K | $35.01/hr |
| 94 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $73K | $34.95/hr |
| 95 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $72K | $34.85/hr |
| 96 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $72K | $34.7/hr |
| 97 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $72K | $34.69/hr |
| 98 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $71K | $34.26/hr |
| 99 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $71K | $33.99/hr |
| 100 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $70K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-11.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,095/mo
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