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
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Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $83K | $39.81/hr |
| 52 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $82K | $39.44/hr |
| 53 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $82K | $39.36/hr |
| 54 | Database Architects | Technology | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 55 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $81K | $39.18/hr |
| 56 | Data Scientists | Technology | $81K | $39.09/hr |
| 57 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 58 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 59 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $81K | $38.77/hr |
| 60 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $80K | $38.47/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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