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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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 72 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $77K | $37.19/hr |
| 73 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.16/hr |
| 74 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 75 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $76K | $36.74/hr |
| 76 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $76K | $36.68/hr |
| 77 | Chemists | Science | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 78 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.64/hr |
| 79 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $76K | $36.59/hr |
| 80 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.56/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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