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