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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $90K | $43.16/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $86K | $41.31/hr |
| 43 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.27/hr |
| 44 | Facilities Managers | Management | $86K | $41.25/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $85K | $41.1/hr |
| 46 | Database Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.93/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $85K | $40.71/hr |
| 48 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $84K | $40.54/hr |
| 49 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $84K | $40.42/hr |
| 50 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $83K | $40.07/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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