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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $130K | $62.64/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $126K | $60.4/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $125K | $60.1/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $120K | $57.84/hr |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $115K | $55.44/hr |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $114K | N/A |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.18/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $108K | $51.71/hr |
| 20 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | 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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