May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Springfield
Springfield, IL
323 occupations
Across 323 occupations with published wages in Springfield, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $438,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Springfield
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,110 | $84,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,610 | $95,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,570 | $33,450 |
| Cashiers | 2,440 | $31,920 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,310 | $47,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,290 | $37,900 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,170 | $95,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,760 | $31,350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,680 | $37,170 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,600 | $86,440 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.