How much does a life make in Springfield?
$54,130a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $26.02 an hour or $4,511 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.02
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $54,130Highest 10%: $91,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $54,130 | $26.02 | |
| 75th | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| 90th | $91,560 | $44.02 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Joplin, MO | $57,110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $55,660 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,420 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,750 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $79,560 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $77,860 |
| Medical Scientist | $72,160 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $58,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $26.02 ($54,130 a year).
Do lifes make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $54,130 against $62,280 nationally, 13% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $50,410, so Springfield pays 7% more.
Where does Springfield rank for life pay?
121 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,560 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.