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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.4/hr |
| 62 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $80K | $38.25/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.24/hr |
| 64 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $79K | $38.18/hr |
| 65 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $79K | $38.16/hr |
| 66 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.13/hr |
| 67 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 68 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 69 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $78K | $37.6/hr |
| 70 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.53/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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