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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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 32 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $98K | $47.19/hr |
| 33 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $98K | $47.16/hr |
| 34 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 35 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.77/hr |
| 36 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.73/hr |
| 37 | Sales Managers | Management | $96K | $45.95/hr |
| 38 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $95K | $45.82/hr |
| 39 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.86/hr |
| 40 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.45/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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