Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield
408 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Springfield belongs to Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $357,740.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,200 | 3,150 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,250 | 620 | |
| 3 | Tour and Travel Guides | $32,150 | 60 | |
| 4 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $32,620 | 120 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,760 | 700 | |
| 6 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $33,670 | 100 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $34,030 | 3,610 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,110 | 100 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,130 | 5,660 | |
| 10 | Physical Therapist Aides | $34,700 | 30 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $357,740 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $311,290 | 60 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $212,200 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $206,490 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $198,250 | 160 |
| Marketing Managers | $181,070 | 290 |
| Financial Managers | $175,950 | 920 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,580 | 210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $165,000 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,030 | 540 |
| Physician Assistants | $161,770 | 320 |
| Database Architects | $161,730 | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $159,800 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $157,840 | 290 |
| Human Resources Managers | $152,400 | 210 |
| Sales Managers | $149,990 | 480 |
| Training and Development Managers | $146,340 | 50 |
| Computer Network Architects | $144,600 | 120 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $143,350 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,460 | 530 |
| Pharmacists | $138,230 | 430 |
| Optometrists | $136,680 | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $132,590 | 400 |
| Information Security Analysts | $128,910 | 130 |
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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