What is the average salary in Springfield, MA?
$66,220a year
Average yearly pay across 408 jobs with official data in the Springfield, MA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $31.84
- Jobs with data
- 408
- Workers counted
- 191,450
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $357,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $311,300 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $212,200 |
| Pediatrician | $206,500 |
| Dentist | $198,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $181,100 |
| Financial Manager | $176,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $170,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $165,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $40,860 |
| Registered Nurse | $98,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,130 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,440 |
| General and Operations Manager | $106,400 |
| Cashier | $34,030 |
| Teaching Assistant | $31,200 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $39,170 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,740 |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,790 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$101,600
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$170,600
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,000
- Construction Manager$132,600
- Education Administrator$106,200
- Education Administrator$107,100
- Education Administrator$83,110
- Education and Childcare Administrator$65,110
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$72,760
- Facilities Manager$103,000
- Financial Manager$176,000
- Food Service Manager$85,410
- Fundraising Manager$124,300
- General and Operations Manager$106,400
- Human Resources Manager$152,400
- Manager$157,800
- Marketing Manager$181,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$124,800
- Natural Sciences Manager$165,000
- Property$89,660
- Public Relations Manager$128,900
- Purchasing Manager$159,800
- Sales Manager$150,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$79,450
- Training and Development Manager$146,300
- Transportation$102,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$92,010
- Budget Analyst$81,360
- Business Operations Specialist$85,400
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$79,040
- Claims Adjuster$89,990
- Compensation$70,920
- Compliance Officer$84,820
- Cost Estimator$86,730
- Credit Analyst$74,470
- Credit Counselor$51,140
- Financial and Investment Analyst$103,200
- Financial Specialist$76,270
- Fundraiser$64,320
- Human Resources Specialist$77,740
- Insurance Underwriter$115,400
- Labor Relations Specialist$93,550
- Loan Officer$89,480
- Logistician$81,060
- Management Analyst$107,200
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$85,970
- Meeting$62,180
- Personal Financial Advisor$127,900
- Project Management Specialist$94,880
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$64,090
- Tax Examiner and Collector$107,700
- Training and Development Specialist$70,030
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$118,100
- Computer Network Architect$144,600
- Computer Network Support Specialist$87,570
- Computer Occupation$85,220
- Computer Systems Analyst$105,200
- Computer User Support Specialist$63,960
- Data Scientist$121,100
- Database Administrator$114,900
- Database Architect$161,700
- Information Security Analyst$128,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,630
- Operations Research Analyst$72,800
- Software Developer$127,700
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$102,700
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$91,280
- Web Developer$83,860
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$101,900
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$70,080
- Chemical Engineer$110,800
- Civil Engineer$99,790
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$84,020
- Electrical Engineer$113,300
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$70,520
- Electronics Engineer$101,000
- Engineer$114,300
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,640
- Environmental Engineer$105,400
- Industrial Engineer$100,500
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,560
- Mechanical Drafter$67,470
- Mechanical Engineer$98,380
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,210
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$54,140
- Chemical Technician$64,480
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$99,200
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$63,190
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$103,900
- Medical Scientist$84,190
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$88,290
- School Psychologist$93,200
- Urban and Regional Planner$82,100
Community and social service
- Child$78,250
- Clergy$69,900
- Community and Social Service Specialist$43,470
- Community Health Worker$48,540
- Educational$78,870
- Health Education Specialist$54,740
- Healthcare Social Worker$68,150
- Marriage and Family Therapist$61,050
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,250
- Rehabilitation Counselor$45,520
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,970
- Substance Abuse$58,750
Legal
- Judicial Law Clerk$143,400
- Lawyer$123,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$65,820
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$66,870
- Art$78,010
- Biological Science Teacher$82,470
- Business Teacher$99,250
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$70,850
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,350
- Chemistry Teacher$75,790
- Communications Teacher$86,730
- Computer Science Teacher$87,080
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$74,550
- Education Teacher$75,330
- Elementary School Teacher$79,640
- Engineering Teacher$95,200
- English Language and Literature Teacher$86,410
- Health Specialties Teacher$106,200
- History Teacher$97,220
- Instructional Coordinator$76,480
- Kindergarten Teacher$77,880
- Law Teacher$125,300
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$71,430
- Library Technician$48,780
- Mathematical Science Teacher$86,210
- Middle School Teacher$79,920
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$74,930
- Postsecondary Teacher$84,740
- Preschool Teacher$43,890
- Psychology Teacher$80,340
- Secondary School Teacher$79,760
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$45,400
- Social Work Teacher$78,840
- Special Education Teacher$79,970
- Special Education Teacher$81,270
- Special Education Teacher$79,570
- Substitute Teacher$41,350
- Teaching Assistant$31,200
- Tutor$45,030
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$79,470
- Coach and Scout$46,000
- Editor$58,460
- Floral Designer$44,460
- Graphic Designer$63,760
- Interior Designer$70,910
- Interpreter and Translator$51,910
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,140
- Photographer$60,430
- Producer and Director$57,160
- Public Relations Specialist$69,790
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$63,250
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$66,980
- Chiropractor$100,100
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$69,610
- Dental Hygienist$97,620
- Dentist$198,300
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$99,060
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$72,590
- Emergency Medical Technician$45,600
- Family Medicine Physician$212,200
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$64,420
- Health Technologist and Technician$56,550
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$77,850
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$105,900
- Medical Records Specialist$58,060
- Nurse Anesthetist$357,700
- Nurse Practitioner$138,500
- Occupational Therapist$96,450
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$45,810
- Optician$71,000
- Optometrist$136,700
- Orthotist and Prosthetist$82,970
- Pediatrician$206,500
- Pharmacist$138,200
- Pharmacy Technician$44,740
- Physical Therapist$103,600
- Physician$80,750
- Physician Assistant$161,800
- Psychiatric Technician$46,540
- Psychiatrist$311,300
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$83,280
- Radiologist$239,200
- Registered Nurse$98,410
- Respiratory Therapist$86,030
- Speech-Language Pathologist$96,880
- Surgical Assistant$47,350
- Surgical Technologist$78,510
- Veterinarian$128,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$47,770
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,690
- Healthcare Support Worker$65,760
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$40,860
- Massage Therapist$58,500
- Medical Assistant$48,510
- Medical Equipment Preparer$46,450
- Nursing Assistant$44,740
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$64,250
- Pharmacy Aide$38,180
- Phlebotomist$50,240
- Physical Therapist Aide$34,700
- Physical Therapist Assistant$73,930
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,650
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,180
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$109,500
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$76,460
- Firefighter$66,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,630
- Lifeguard$34,110
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,050
- Security Guard$40,340
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$35,610
- Chef and Head Cook$64,000
- Cook$35,490
- Cook$46,440
- Cook$39,970
- Cook$39,200
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$36,250
- Dishwasher$35,560
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$43,530
- Food Preparation Worker$36,020
- Food Server$34,970
- Host and Hostess$31,250
- Waiter and Waitress$36,170
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$32,760
- Animal Caretaker$36,570
- Childcare Worker$36,910
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$54,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$49,300
- Funeral Attendant$46,090
- Hairdresser$36,690
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,500
- Mortician$61,640
- Recreation Worker$37,500
- Residential Advisor$47,860
- Skincare Specialist$46,920
- Tour and Travel Guide$32,150
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$41,530
- Cashier$34,030
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$94,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,910
- Insurance Sales Agent$74,100
- Parts Salesperson$37,910
- Retail Salesperson$35,440
- Sale and Related Worker$56,300
- Sales Engineer$96,860
- Sales Representative$96,900
- Sales Representative$76,410
- Sales Representatives of Service$69,800
- Security$74,440
- Travel Agent$46,500
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$52,350
- Billing and Posting Clerk$51,250
- Bookkeeping$54,170
- Cargo and Freight Agent$54,310
- Courier and Messenger$40,010
- Court$61,080
- Customer Service Representative$46,790
- Data Entry Keyer$40,390
- Dispatcher$52,710
- Eligibility Interviewer$55,610
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$71,060
- File Clerk$46,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,630
- Human Resources Assistant$53,390
- Information and Record Clerk$33,670
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$49,310
- Interviewer$47,270
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,350
- Library Assistant$39,770
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$56,330
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$51,490
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,780
- Office Clerk$46,860
- Office Machine Operator$43,680
- Order Clerk$50,860
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,440
- Postal Service Clerk$63,650
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,370
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$54,540
- Procurement Clerk$57,780
- Production$61,330
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$51,050
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$40,770
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,460
- Shipping$48,850
- Switchboard Operator$38,080
- Teller$44,850
- Weigher$49,050
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$35,780
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$75,520
- Carpet Installer$47,650
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$63,560
- Construction and Building Inspector$75,050
- Construction Laborer$62,660
- Electrician$77,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$83,570
- Floor Layer$72,850
- Glazier$83,420
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$46,880
- Highway Maintenance Worker$59,460
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$73,070
- Painter$49,640
- Pipelayer$55,760
- Plumber$92,080
- Roofer$76,300
- Sheet Metal Worker$76,580
- Tile and Stone Setter$67,070
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,870
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$56,440
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$65,200
- Computer$56,830
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$85,790
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$89,340
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$101,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,550
- Heating$76,530
- Helpers--Installation$38,370
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$68,970
- Installation$57,740
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,790
- Medical Equipment Repairer$73,580
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$73,200
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$72,280
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$78,190
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$105,200
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,760
Production
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$36,650
- Baker$37,250
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,800
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,850
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,280
- Cleaning$40,500
- Coating$49,260
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$60,200
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,830
- Crushing$47,630
- Cutting$40,560
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,920
- Electrical$44,550
- Engine and Other Machine Assembler$41,110
- Etcher and Engraver$51,000
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$44,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,210
- Food Batchmaker$38,420
- Grinding$52,660
- Heat Treating Equipment Setter$60,110
- Helpers--Production Worker$43,940
- Inspector$49,420
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$48,350
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$59,030
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,090
- Machinist$63,090
- Meat$38,050
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$59,260
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,880
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,020
- Molder$48,520
- Molding$43,920
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$45,470
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$44,070
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$46,350
- Plating Machine Setter$45,000
- Power Plant Operator$94,860
- Prepress Technician and Worker$48,510
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,420
- Printing Press Operator$55,740
- Production Worker$36,010
- Sewing Machine Operator$38,440
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$70,250
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,550
- Tool and Die Maker$62,620
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,200
- Welder$56,010
- Welding$51,110
- Woodworking Machine Setter$44,250
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$32,620
- Bus Driver$65,730
- Bus Driver$65,770
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,590
- Crane and Tower Operator$90,320
- Driver/Sales Worker$43,470
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$69,780
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$61,420
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,840
- Laborer and Freight$43,010
- Light Truck Driver$45,990
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,610
- Packer and Packager$35,810
- Parking Attendant$34,870
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$52,450
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$47,720
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,160
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Springfield, MA?
About $66,220 a year ($31.84 an hour): the average of the 408 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Springfield, MA?
Nurse Anesthetist ($357,700), Psychiatrist ($311,300), Radiologist ($239,200).
What are the most common jobs in Springfield, MA?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (15,840 jobs), Registered Nurse (5,830 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (5,660 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.