Salaries in Springfield, IL metro area
Typical pay for 324 jobs in the Springfield, IL metro area. The median for all workers is $52,670 a year ($25.32 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$52,670
Median hourly
$25.32
Workers
100,810
vs U.S. median
+3%
Highest paying jobs in Springfield, IL
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $438,010 | 80 |
| Psychiatrist | $413,890 | 40 |
| Chief Executive | $338,570 | 80 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,310 | 110 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,000 | n/a |
| Dentists, General | $209,430 | 120 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,280 | 160 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $154,370 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,230 | 300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,620 | 70 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,530 | 160 |
| Purchasing Manager | $135,560 | 30 |
| Pharmacist | $135,440 | 300 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,750 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $133,530 | 670 |
Most common jobs in Springfield, IL
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4,110 | $84,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,610 | $95,990 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,570 | $33,450 |
| Cashier | 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 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,600 | $31,200 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,510 | $40,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,500 | $34,770 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,330 | $43,350 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,300 | $38,160 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Illinois.
All 324 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (24)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (14)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (9)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (8)Community and Social Service Occupations (12)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (23)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (7)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (34)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (9)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (11)Sales and Related Occupations (12)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (37)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (14)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (16)Production Occupations (17)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (15)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $117,590 | $56.53 | 30 |
| Computer Network Architect | $122,050 | $58.68 | 120 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $64,670 | $31.09 | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,890 | $46.58 | 150 |
| Computer Programmer | $61,160 | $29.41 | n/a |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $117,590 | $56.53 | 820 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,610 | $28.18 | 360 |
| Data Scientist | $92,000 | $44.23 | 100 |
| Database Administrator | $79,150 | $38.05 | 80 |
| Information Security Analyst | $96,230 | $46.27 | 70 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $110,600 | $53.18 | 520 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $63,620 | $30.59 | 50 |
| Software Developer | $104,550 | $50.27 | 660 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $96,800 | $46.54 | 50 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $97,600 | $46.92 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $83,990 | $40.38 | 220 |
| Civil Engineer | $105,750 | $50.84 | 440 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $80,640 | $38.77 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $101,940 | $49.01 | 70 |
| Environmental Engineer | $103,190 | $49.61 | 120 |
| Industrial Engineer | $90,680 | $43.59 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $92,920 | $44.67 | 90 |
| Surveyor | $78,460 | $37.72 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist | $84,110 | $40.44 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $69,520 | $33.42 | 40 |
| Conservation Scientist | $107,990 | $51.92 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $93,590 | $45.00 | 250 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $79,190 | $38.07 | 40 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,160 | $39.50 | 60 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,590 | $39.23 | 40 |
| School Psychologist | $87,210 | $41.93 | 70 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $76,330 | $36.70 | 830 |
| Clergy | $52,070 | $25.04 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $31,200 | $15.00 | 60 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $57,210 | $27.50 | 190 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 | $34.61 | 50 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,370 | $30.47 | 70 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,010 | $22.12 | 150 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $47,580 | $22.87 | 30 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 | $25.79 | 100 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $51,680 | $24.85 | 600 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $61,030 | $29.34 | 80 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,450 | $28.58 | 270 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $131,400 | $63.18 | 530 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $47,430 | $22.80 | 40 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,990 | $28.84 | 230 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $46,600 | $22.40 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,370 | — | 80 |
| Editor | $60,510 | $29.09 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $55,220 | $26.55 | 100 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,390 | $24.23 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,800 | $17.69 | 60 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $30.84 | 50 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,110 | $34.19 | 110 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,390 | $21.82 | 360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,900 | $18.22 | 2,290 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,280 | $29.46 | 100 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,140 | $21.70 | 790 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $39,780 | $19.12 | 80 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $36,060 | $17.34 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,070 | $19.27 | 1,120 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,140 | $32.28 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $41,420 | $19.91 | 240 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $66,390 | $31.92 | 70 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,050 | $18.29 | 70 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $60,590 | $29.13 | 140 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $88,790 | $42.69 | 120 |
| Firefighter | $65,330 | $31.41 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $115,820 | $55.68 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $110,080 | $52.92 | 170 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,250 | $15.02 | 90 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,740 | $39.78 | 420 |
| School Bus Monitor | $31,200 | $15.00 | 100 |
| Security Guard | $42,240 | $20.31 | 680 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $31,200 | $15.00 | 870 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $48,100 | $23.13 | 100 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,600 | $17.12 | 460 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,550 | $17.57 | 850 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | $15.00 | 360 |
| Dishwasher | $32,200 | $15.48 | 330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,350 | $15.07 | 1,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,450 | $18.01 | 670 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | $15.00 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,530 | $15.64 | 510 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,800 | $16.73 | 240 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | $15.00 | 260 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | $15.00 | 1,600 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $50,650 | $24.35 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $55,790 | $26.82 | 40 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,170 | $17.87 | 1,680 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,090 | $18.31 | 680 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,690 | $17.16 | 490 |
| Pest Control Worker | $46,850 | $22.53 | 70 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | $15.00 | 170 |
| Animal Caretaker | $34,160 | $16.42 | 150 |
| Childcare Worker | $35,170 | $16.91 | 380 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,060 | $17.34 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $40,600 | $19.52 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,110 | $21.69 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | $15.00 | 280 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $31,200 | $15.00 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $31,530 | $15.16 | 170 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,710 | $20.06 | 50 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $41,660 | $20.03 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $31,920 | $15.35 | 2,440 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,310 | $18.42 | 200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $78,360 | $37.68 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,180 | $22.20 | 670 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,840 | $29.25 | 260 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,230 | $20.79 | 170 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,030 | $21.17 | 80 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 | $16.08 | 2,570 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $59,440 | $28.58 | 730 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $70,680 | $33.98 | 510 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $77,980 | $37.49 | 210 |
| Telemarketer | $50,390 | $24.23 | 30 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $41,600 | $20.00 | 80 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $76,970 | $37.01 | 290 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $63,310 | $30.44 | 100 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $56,610 | $27.22 | 60 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 | $29.52 | 510 |
| Electrician | $84,780 | $40.76 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $97,140 | $46.70 | 320 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 | $34.29 | 180 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $95,310 | $45.82 | 210 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $63,930 | $30.74 | 110 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $71,670 | $34.46 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $94,370 | $45.37 | 220 |
| Roofer | $77,900 | $37.45 | 270 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $90,330 | $43.43 | 40 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $81,750 | $39.30 | 40 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $33,750 | $16.23 | 70 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,450 | $22.33 | 370 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $36,490 | $17.54 | 220 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $37,770 | $18.16 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,180 | $27.97 | 270 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,350 | $24.21 | 750 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,710 | $20.53 | 100 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,160 | $18.35 | 1,300 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,830 | $21.07 | 690 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $33,410 | $16.06 | 160 |
| Parking Attendant | $34,030 | $16.36 | 60 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $60,570 | $29.12 | 80 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,220 | $17.90 | 90 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,770 | $16.72 | 1,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $55,190 | $26.53 | 80 |