How much does a child make in Springfield?
$76,330a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,890Median: $76,330Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,890 | $19.66 | |
| 25th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $76,330 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $97,320 | $46.79 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,940 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,440 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,180 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $57,270 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,370 |
| Social Worker | $61,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,450 |
| Educational | $57,210 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 |
| Clergy | $52,070 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,010 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $36.70 ($76,330 a year).
Do childs make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $76,330 against $59,550 nationally, 28% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $63,220, so Springfield pays 21% more.
Where does Springfield rank for child pay?
18 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.