SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Springfield
Springfield, MO · 4 metro areas compared
At $46,880, median pay for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Springfield, MO tracks the national median of $45,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,880, median pay for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Springfield, MO tracks the national median of $45,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,610 to $57,540.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jefferson City records the highest median at $55,740. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 271st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,030 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $35,610 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,880 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $57,540 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $64,260 | +40.7% |
| Mean | $48,750 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson City | $55,740 | 440 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $49,440 | 40 | |
| 3 | St. Louis | $47,230 | 730 | |
| 4 | Kansas City | $42,330 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,880 goes as far as $51,630 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,630US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,880 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,030 to $64,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jefferson City, at $55,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Springfield, MO?
The median annual wage is $46,880, or $22.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,670, so pay in Springfield, MO is 2.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Springfield, MO earns more than $64,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jefferson City, at $55,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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