How much does a child make in Springfield?
$47,980a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 332 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,160Median: $47,980Highest 10%: $71,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 25th | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| Median | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $54,600 | $26.25 | |
| 90th | $71,390 | $34.32 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Jefferson City, MO | $51,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,080 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,880 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,060 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,600 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
| Columbia, MO | $45,460 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $59,800 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $57,220 |
| Educational | $53,720 |
| Clergy | $52,130 |
| Health Education Specialist | $51,630 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $50,750 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,540 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $48,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $47,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).
Do childs make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $47,980 against $59,550 nationally, 19% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,520, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for child pay?
332 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,390 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.