Salaries in Springfield, MO metro area
Typical pay for 431 jobs in the Springfield, MO metro area. The median for all workers is $45,780 a year ($22.01 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$45,780
Median hourly
$22.01
Workers
223,030
vs U.S. median
-10%
Highest paying jobs in Springfield, MO
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $869,540 | n/a |
| Family Medicine Physician | $354,760 | 150 |
| Physicians, All Other | $300,000 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $214,100 | 250 |
| Chief Executive | $179,910 | 150 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,710 | 70 |
| Optometrist | $138,160 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,140 | 510 |
| Pharmacist | $134,990 | 560 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $132,130 | 40 |
| Financial Manager | $130,290 | 780 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,270 | 300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,630 | 660 |
| Human Resources Manager | $125,000 | 210 |
| Marketing Manager | $120,310 | 330 |
Most common jobs in Springfield, MO
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 7,300 | $76,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,080 | $36,530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,060 | $32,190 |
| Registered Nurse | 6,820 | $79,370 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,790 | $56,070 |
| Retail Salesperson | 5,810 | $31,760 |
| Cashier | 5,200 | $29,720 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 4,880 | $29,190 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,370 | $38,320 |
| Customer Service Representative | 4,120 | $38,970 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,150 | $35,490 |
| Nursing Assistant | 3,150 | $36,180 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,080 | $38,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,050 | $29,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,560 | $29,950 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Missouri.
All 431 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (26)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (14)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (15)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (11)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (38)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (15)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (37)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (17)Sales and Related Occupations (19)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (40)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (22)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (26)Production Occupations (40)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (18)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $82,020 | $39.44 | 130 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $72,170 | $34.70 | 220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,430 | $36.74 | 690 |
| Computer Programmer | $80,640 | $38.77 | 90 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,200 | $37.60 | 350 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,240 | $24.15 | 900 |
| Data Scientist | $81,310 | $39.09 | 190 |
| Database Administrator | $85,130 | $40.93 | 70 |
| Database Architect | $81,830 | $39.34 | 130 |
| Information Security Analyst | $84,690 | $40.71 | 120 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $79,420 | $38.18 | 260 |
| Software Developer | $102,350 | $49.21 | 690 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $61,600 | $29.61 | 130 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $60,650 | $29.16 | 60 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $77,360 | $37.19 | 150 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $60,880 | $29.27 | 200 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $61,650 | $29.64 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $82,800 | $39.81 | 350 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $102,360 | $49.21 | n/a |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,800 | $30.19 | 110 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $73,360 | $35.27 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $110,610 | $53.18 | 80 |
| Engineers, All Other | $95,300 | $45.82 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $53,690 | $25.81 | 70 |
| Industrial Engineer | $84,320 | $40.54 | 270 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $64,330 | $30.93 | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $80,020 | $38.47 | 210 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $48,500 | $23.32 | 60 |
| Surveyor | $64,910 | $31.21 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist | $76,270 | $36.67 | 30 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $77,860 | $37.43 | 120 |
| Conservation Scientist | $66,230 | $31.84 | 40 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $48,830 | $23.48 | 30 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $58,660 | $28.20 | 80 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $54,130 | $26.03 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $72,160 | $34.69 | 130 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $79,560 | $38.25 | 170 |
| School Psychologist | $74,470 | $35.80 | 40 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $78,850 | $37.91 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $75,020 | $36.07 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $47,980 | $23.07 | 870 |
| Clergy | $52,130 | $25.06 | 90 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $50,750 | $24.40 | 70 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,540 | $23.82 | 170 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $53,720 | $25.83 | 740 |
| Health Education Specialist | $51,630 | $24.82 | 80 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $57,220 | $27.51 | 370 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $47,370 | $22.77 | 100 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $46,840 | $22.52 | 160 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,320 | $23.71 | 150 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,840 | $18.67 | 490 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $59,800 | $28.75 | 60 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $48,120 | $23.14 | 810 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $103,790 | $49.90 | 710 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $49,210 | $23.66 | 530 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,190 | $23.65 | 190 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $70,690 | $33.99 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $50,150 | $24.11 | 80 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $45,090 | $21.68 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $44,550 | — | 330 |
| Editor | $52,040 | $25.02 | 30 |
| Film and Video Editors | $60,000 | $28.85 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $29,950 | $14.40 | 100 |
| Graphic Designer | $47,790 | $22.98 | 310 |
| Interior Designer | $52,090 | $25.04 | 80 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,460 | $18.01 | 160 |
| Photographer | $52,510 | $25.24 | 80 |
| Producers and Directors | $40,680 | $19.56 | 190 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $52,990 | $25.48 | 290 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $30,920 | — | 150 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,260 | $24.65 | 30 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,500 | $21.88 | 850 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $43,030 | $20.69 | 60 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $32,190 | $15.48 | 7,060 |
| Massage Therapist | $66,150 | $31.80 | 120 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,870 | $18.21 | 1,600 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $38,130 | $18.33 | 190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,180 | $17.39 | 3,150 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $61,360 | $29.50 | 120 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $34,660 | $16.66 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,950 | $17.28 | 250 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $34,720 | $16.69 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,420 | $29.53 | 190 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,230 | $16.46 | 150 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff | $50,320 | $24.19 | 50 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $46,940 | $22.57 | 690 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $63,920 | $30.73 | 150 |
| Firefighter | $44,990 | $21.63 | 370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $50,710 | $24.38 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $61,310 | $29.47 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $85,930 | $41.31 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,740 | $25.84 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,120 | $14.00 | 300 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,460 | $28.11 | 1,010 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $38,690 | $18.60 | 60 |
| Security Guard | $39,010 | $18.76 | 1,000 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 70 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $29,120 | $14.00 | 950 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $67,460 | $32.43 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,190 | $14.03 | 4,880 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,450 | $16.56 | 940 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,100 | $16.87 | 1,910 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,410 | $14.14 | 660 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 | $14.75 | 470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,950 | $14.40 | 2,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $36,450 | $17.52 | 1,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,740 | $15.74 | n/a |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,340 | $16.99 | 1,490 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,130 | $14.97 | 410 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,660 | $13.78 | 580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,350 | $14.11 | 3,050 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $43,870 | $21.09 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $48,430 | $23.28 | 130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,490 | $17.06 | 3,150 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,410 | $17.51 | 1,250 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,630 | $14.73 | 1,030 |
| Pest Control Worker | $41,450 | $19.93 | 150 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,630 | $22.42 | 30 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $61,140 | $29.40 | n/a |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,600 | $13.75 | 710 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,390 | $14.13 | 440 |
| Barber | $56,580 | $27.20 | 100 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,610 | $14.23 | 920 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $35,240 | $16.94 | 360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,470 | $22.34 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $42,810 | $20.58 | 130 |
| Funeral Attendant | $37,720 | $18.13 | 30 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,500 | $14.18 | 500 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $38,060 | $18.30 | 140 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $35,310 | $16.98 | 60 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,600 | $13.75 | 40 |
| Recreation Worker | $34,740 | $16.70 | 450 |
| Residential Advisor | $52,730 | $25.35 | 160 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,620 | $21.45 | 120 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $34,300 | $16.49 | 60 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,750 | $13.82 | 170 |
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,840 | $18.19 | 190 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $37,150 | $17.86 | 90 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $36,920 | $17.75 | 100 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $45,970 | $22.10 | 280 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $39,600 | $19.04 | n/a |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $33,640 | $16.17 | 790 |
| Commercial Pilot | $114,000 | — | 50 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $28,780 | $13.84 | 670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $59,800 | $28.75 | 930 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,070 | $26.96 | 6,790 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,230 | $21.74 | 1,180 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,360 | $18.44 | 3,080 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,800 | $21.06 | 1,570 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $50,350 | $24.21 | n/a |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,920 | $14.38 | 120 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,370 | $17.00 | 360 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $46,790 | $22.50 | 130 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,260 | $17.44 | 320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,530 | $17.56 | 7,080 |
| Traffic Technician | $55,500 | $26.69 | 50 |