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.
$105K
Avg. median salary
88.58
Cost of living index
$1,095
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $104K | $50.09/hr |
| 22 | Lawyers | Legal | $104K | $49.9/hr |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $103K | $49.39/hr |
| 24 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 25 | Software Developers | Technology | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 26 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $102K | $49.06/hr |
| 27 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $101K | N/A |
| 28 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $48.17/hr |
| 29 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.12/hr |
| 30 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.82/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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