Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield
323 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Springfield belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $438,010 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $438,010 | 80 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $413,890 | 40 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $338,570 | 80 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $218,310 | 110 | |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $217,000 | — | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $209,430 | 120 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $167,280 | 160 | |
| 8 | Personal Financial Advisors | $154,370 | 100 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,230 | 300 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,620 | 70 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $141,530 | 160 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $135,560 | 30 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $135,440 | 300 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $133,750 | 50 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $133,530 | 670 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $131,400 | 530 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $131,210 | 370 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,200 | 350 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $129,310 | 140 | |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | $124,790 | — | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $122,390 | 40 | |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $122,050 | 120 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,000 | 60 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $120,820 | 250 | |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $119,110 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $31,200 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitors | $31,200 | 100 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 870 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,600 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 360 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 260 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 170 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 280 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,200 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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