What is the average salary in Springfield, IL?
$66,460a year
Average yearly pay across 324 jobs with official data in the Springfield, IL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Jobs with data
- 324
- Workers counted
- 93,500
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $413,900 |
| Chief Executive | $338,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $154,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $154,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $146,600 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $84,220 |
| General and Operations Manager | $95,990 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 |
| Cashier | $31,920 |
| Office Clerk | $47,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,900 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $95,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,350 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,170 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $86,440 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$124,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$146,600
- Chief Executive$338,600
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$154,200
- Construction Manager$104,000
- Education Administrator$108,500
- Education Administrator$83,990
- Education Administrator$82,800
- Education and Childcare Administrator$55,390
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$64,520
- Facilities Manager$93,680
- Financial Manager$133,500
- Food Service Manager$60,830
- Fundraising Manager$92,590
- General and Operations Manager$95,990
- Human Resources Manager$129,300
- Industrial Production Manager$121,000
- Manager$131,200
- Marketing Manager$141,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$107,700
- Natural Sciences Manager$122,400
- Property$56,310
- Public Relations Manager$119,100
- Purchasing Manager$135,600
- Sales Manager$120,800
- Social and Community Service Manager$78,430
- Transportation$100,900
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$86,440
- Business Operations Specialist$95,990
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$74,430
- Claims Adjuster$65,000
- Compensation$71,990
- Compliance Officer$76,790
- Cost Estimator$82,230
- Credit Analyst$73,950
- Financial and Investment Analyst$83,490
- Financial Examiner$76,790
- Financial Risk Specialist$74,360
- Financial Specialist$69,240
- Fundraiser$62,670
- Human Resources Specialist$78,840
- Insurance Underwriter$74,680
- Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
- Loan Officer$78,600
- Logistician$77,090
- Management Analyst$91,650
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,090
- Meeting$49,260
- Personal Financial Advisor$154,400
- Project Management Specialist$100,000
- Training and Development Specialist$69,590
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$117,600
- Computer Network Architect$122,100
- Computer Network Support Specialist$64,670
- Computer Occupation$96,890
- Computer Programmer$61,160
- Computer Systems Analyst$117,600
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,610
- Data Scientist$92,000
- Database Administrator$79,150
- Information Security Analyst$96,230
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$110,600
- Operations Research Analyst$63,620
- Software Developer$104,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$96,800
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$97,600
- Civil Engineer$105,800
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$83,990
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$80,640
- Electrical Engineer$101,900
- Environmental Engineer$103,200
- Industrial Engineer$90,680
- Mechanical Engineer$92,920
- Surveyor$78,460
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemist$84,110
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$69,520
- Conservation Scientist$108,000
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$93,590
- Geoscientist$79,190
- Medical Scientist$82,160
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$81,590
- School Psychologist$87,210
Community and social service
- Child$76,330
- Clergy$52,070
- Community and Social Service Specialist$31,200
- Educational$57,210
- Health Education Specialist$71,990
- Healthcare Social Worker$63,370
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,010
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$47,580
- Rehabilitation Counselor$53,640
- Social and Human Service Assistant$51,680
- Social Worker$61,030
- Substance Abuse$59,450
Legal
- Lawyer$131,400
- Legal Support Worker$47,430
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$59,990
- Title Examiner$46,600
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$71,180
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,130
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$76,450
- Elementary School Teacher$62,340
- English Language and Literature Teacher$82,220
- Health Specialties Teacher$61,150
- Instructional Coordinator$82,700
- Kindergarten Teacher$64,270
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$61,790
- Library Technician$47,990
- Middle School Teacher$75,570
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$101,300
- Preschool Teacher$38,300
- Secondary School Teacher$72,510
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$43,740
- Special Education Teacher$77,430
- Special Education Teacher$74,590
- Special Education Teacher$61,350
- Special Education Teacher$59,450
- Substitute Teacher$35,620
- Teaching Assistant$31,260
- Teaching Assistant$33,740
- Tutor$39,070
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$47,370
- Editor$60,510
- Graphic Designer$55,220
- Interpreter and Translator$50,390
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,800
- Musician and Singer$64,150
- Public Relations Specialist$71,110
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$50,730
- Chiropractor$56,580
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$65,030
- Dental Hygienist$83,070
- Dentist$209,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$98,470
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$63,780
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,650
- Family Medicine Physician$167,300
- General Internal Medicine Physician$218,300
- Health Technologist and Technician$60,900
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,110
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$85,060
- Medical Records Specialist$55,800
- Nurse Practitioner$130,200
- Occupational Therapist$102,800
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$41,650
- Optician$39,790
- Pediatrician$217,000
- Pharmacist$135,400
- Pharmacy Technician$42,160
- Physical Therapist$116,000
- Physician Assistant$133,800
- Psychiatric Technician$40,720
- Psychiatrist$413,900
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,800
- Registered Nurse$84,220
- Respiratory Therapist$78,340
- Speech-Language Pathologist$82,280
- Surgeon$438,000
- Surgical Assistant$78,210
- Surgical Technologist$62,590
- Veterinarian$113,900
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,740
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$45,390
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,900
- Massage Therapist$61,280
- Medical Assistant$45,140
- Medical Equipment Preparer$39,780
- Medical Transcriptionist$36,060
- Nursing Assistant$40,070
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$67,140
- Phlebotomist$41,420
- Physical Therapist Assistant$66,390
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,050
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$60,590
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,790
- Firefighter$65,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$115,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$110,100
- Lifeguard$31,250
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,740
- School Bus Monitor$31,200
- Security Guard$42,240
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$31,200
- Chef and Head Cook$48,100
- Cook$35,600
- Cook$36,550
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$31,200
- Dishwasher$32,200
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$31,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,450
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$31,200
- Food Preparation Worker$32,530
- Food Server$34,800
- Host and Hostess$31,200
- Waiter and Waitress$31,200
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$55,790
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,170
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,090
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,690
- Pest Control Worker$46,850
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,200
- Animal Caretaker$34,160
- Childcare Worker$35,170
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$40,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,110
- Hairdresser$31,200
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$31,200
- Recreation Worker$31,530
- Residential Advisor$41,710
- Tour and Travel Guide$41,660
Sales and related
- Cashier$31,920
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,310
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$78,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,180
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,840
- Parts Salesperson$43,230
- Real Estate Sales Agent$44,030
- Retail Salesperson$33,450
- Sales Representative$70,680
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,440
- Security$77,980
- Telemarketer$50,390
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$43,310
- Billing and Posting Clerk$45,570
- Bookkeeping$50,780
- Courier and Messenger$34,850
- Court$49,430
- Customer Service Representative$40,230
- Data Entry Keyer$44,230
- Dispatcher$54,900
- Eligibility Interviewer$57,590
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,510
- File Clerk$41,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,250
- Hotel$34,210
- Human Resources Assistant$49,940
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$46,400
- Interviewer$38,530
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,290
- Library Assistant$33,620
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,260
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,820
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,350
- New Accounts Clerk$48,190
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$46,140
- Office Clerk$47,990
- Office Machine Operator$48,290
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,680
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$50,170
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$57,390
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,500
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,550
- Shipping$44,560
- Switchboard Operator$39,450
- Teller$37,360
- Weigher$37,940
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$41,600
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$76,970
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$63,310
- Construction and Building Inspector$56,610
- Construction Laborer$61,400
- Electrician$84,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$97,140
- Highway Maintenance Worker$71,320
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$95,310
- Painter$63,930
- Paving$71,670
- Plumber$94,370
- Roofer$77,900
- Sheet Metal Worker$90,330
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$81,750
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$60,860
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$59,390
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,810
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,000
- Computer$43,630
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$106,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,310
- Heating$70,730
- Home Appliance Repairer$47,360
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,000
- Installation$56,540
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,950
- Medical Equipment Repairer$75,220
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$83,990
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$64,410
- Tire Repairer and Changer$39,570
Production
- Baker$34,540
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,860
- Coating$57,200
- Electrical$49,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,730
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,340
- Inspector$48,410
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,100
- Machinist$59,340
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,130
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$59,530
- Power Plant Operator$102,100
- Printing Press Operator$37,450
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$117,600
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,990
- Welder$49,860
- Woodworking Machine Setter$46,090
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$33,750
- Bus Driver$46,450
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,490
- Driver/Sales Worker$37,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,180
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,350
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,710
- Laborer and Freight$38,160
- Light Truck Driver$43,830
- Packer and Packager$33,410
- Parking Attendant$34,030
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$60,570
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,220
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,770
- Transportation Inspector$55,190
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Springfield, IL?
About $66,460 a year ($31.95 an hour): the average of the 324 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Springfield, IL?
Surgeon ($438,000), Psychiatrist ($413,900), Chief Executive ($338,600).
What are the most common jobs in Springfield, IL?
Registered Nurse (4,110 jobs), General and Operations Manager (2,610 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,570 jobs).
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.