Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield
431 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Springfield belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $869,540 per year. The lowest published median is $28,600.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $869,540 | — | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $354,760 | 150 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $300,000 | 120 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $214,100 | 250 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $179,910 | 150 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,710 | 70 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $138,160 | 70 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,140 | 510 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $134,990 | 560 | |
| 10 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $132,130 | 40 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $130,290 | 780 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $129,270 | 300 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,630 | 660 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,000 | 210 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $120,310 | 330 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $115,320 | 40 | |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | $114,000 | 50 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $110,610 | 80 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $107,550 | 520 | |
| 20 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,630 | 80 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $104,190 | 230 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $103,790 | 710 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $102,740 | 140 | |
| 24 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $102,360 | — | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $102,350 | 690 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | 710 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,600 | 40 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,600 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,660 | 580 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,750 | 170 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $28,780 | 670 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,120 | 300 |
| Bartenders | $29,120 | 950 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,190 | 4,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,350 | 3,050 |
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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