Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield
205 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Springfield belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $22,880 per year. The highest is $374,300.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,880 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,720 | 50 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,770 | 100 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $25,980 | 180 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,490 | 1,990 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,600 | 50 | |
| 7 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $27,870 | 60 | |
| 8 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $27,890 | 70 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,940 | 120 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $27,940 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $374,300 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $172,680 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $132,880 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $129,120 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $128,140 | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,490 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,460 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,440 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $124,240 | 150 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $121,340 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,500 | 70 |
| Software Developers | $118,150 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $117,830 | 50 |
| Marketing Managers | $111,110 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,870 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,810 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $98,920 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $98,630 | 130 |
| Management Analysts | $97,570 | 80 |
| Construction Managers | $97,560 | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $97,110 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $96,750 | 150 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,900 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,860 | 140 |
| Lawyers | $94,470 | 70 |
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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