Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Springfield, MO
Careers in Springfield, MO: pay and employment for 297 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Springfield, MO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 44180), which includes Springfield and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Springfield city limits.
Quick answer
In the Springfield, MO metropolitan area (CBSA 44180), BLS OEWS counted 223,030 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,780 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($135,140), Pharmacist ($134,990), Financial Manager ($130,290). The largest occupations are Operations Manager (7,300), Stocker (7,080), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (7,060).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Springfield, MO metropolitan area at 88.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 11% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$135,140 median · 510 employed
- Pharmacist$134,990 median · 560 employed
- Financial Manager$130,290 median · 780 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$125,630 median · 660 employed
- Managers, All Other$107,550 median · 520 employed
- Lawyer$103,790 median · 710 employed
- Software Engineer$102,350 median · 690 employed
- Principal$100,590 median · 530 employed
- Hospital Administrator$99,470 median · 870 employed
- Sales Manager$95,570 median · 590 employed
Largest occupations
- Operations Manager7,300 employed · $76,290 median
- Stocker7,080 employed · $36,530 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides7,060 employed · $32,190 median
- Registered Nurse6,820 employed · $79,370 median
- Truck Driver6,790 employed · $56,070 median
- Sales Associate5,810 employed · $31,760 median
- Cashier5,200 employed · $29,720 median
- Cooks, Fast Food4,880 employed · $29,190 median
- Office Clerks, General4,370 employed · $38,320 median
- Customer Service Representative4,120 employed · $38,970 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,540 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$61,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$61,350 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Office Manager$60,560 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Diesel Mechanic$58,840 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mail Carrier$58,710 median · No formal educational credential
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,510 median · No formal educational credential
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Springfield, MO
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All 297 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Springfield, MO | $76,290U.S. $105,770 | $94,100 | 7,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Springfield, MO | $36,530U.S. $37,330 | $38,170 | 7,080 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Springfield, MO | $32,190U.S. $35,800 | $34,720 | 7,060 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Springfield, MO | $79,370U.S. $97,550 | $81,080 | 6,820 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Springfield, MO | $56,070U.S. $58,640 | $57,920 | 6,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Springfield, MO | $31,760U.S. $35,410 | $36,480 | 5,810 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Springfield, MO | $29,720U.S. $32,880 | $31,470 | 5,200 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Springfield, MO | $29,190U.S. $30,890 | $30,030 | 4,880 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Springfield, MO | $38,320U.S. $45,010 | $42,930 | 4,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Springfield, MO | $38,970U.S. $44,770 | $43,640 | 4,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Springfield, MO | $36,180U.S. $42,260 | $36,460 | 3,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Springfield, MO | $35,490U.S. $36,840 | $36,280 | 3,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Springfield, MO | $38,360U.S. $40,240 | $40,310 | 3,080 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Springfield, MO | $29,350U.S. $35,230 | $37,120 | 3,050 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Springfield, MO | $29,950U.S. $31,200 | $31,640 | 2,560 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Springfield, MO | $40,690U.S. $47,540 | $45,280 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Springfield, MO | $47,160U.S. $49,590 | $49,950 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Springfield, MO | $49,380U.S. $63,970 | $54,100 | 2,400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Springfield, MO | $45,270U.S. $44,650 | $45,570 | 2,320 | n/a | n/a |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Springfield, MO | $73,020U.S. $83,680 | $79,060 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Springfield, MO | $35,100U.S. $37,390 | $35,370 | 1,910 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Springfield, MO | $36,450U.S. $44,080 | $41,410 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Springfield, MO | $49,570U.S. $50,620 | $53,550 | 1,840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Springfield, MO | $59,580U.S. $72,080 | $69,670 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Springfield, MO | $60,560U.S. $69,500 | $63,080 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Springfield, MO | $45,120U.S. $48,520 | $49,050 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Springfield, MO | $37,870U.S. $45,690 | $39,850 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Springfield, MO | $43,800U.S. $44,860 | $48,210 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Springfield, MO | $60,060U.S. $72,040 | $60,070 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,340U.S. $35,320 | $37,730 | 1,490 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Springfield, MO | $34,590U.S. $38,010 | $35,640 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Springfield, MO | $45,330U.S. $50,670 | $46,910 | 1,440 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Springfield, MO | $35,950U.S. $36,780 | $37,660 | 1,430 | n/a | n/a |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,990U.S. $64,370 | $54,790 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Springfield, MO | $63,140U.S. $75,940 | $68,010 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Springfield, MO | $36,410U.S. $39,150 | $39,260 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Springfield, MO | $78,060U.S. $102,320 | $84,060 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,840U.S. $45,130 | $43,750 | 1,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Springfield, MO | $45,230U.S. $46,420 | $46,650 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Springfield, MO | $61,350U.S. $64,400 | $60,570 | 1,160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Springfield, MO | $38,080U.S. $50,290 | $42,360 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Springfield, MO | $52,610U.S. $69,990 | $65,210 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Springfield, MO | $54,080U.S. $53,750 | $53,080 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Springfield, MO | $56,590U.S. $63,190 | $60,020 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Springfield, MO | $30,630U.S. $35,510 | $32,720 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,150U.S. $45,930 | $40,920 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Springfield, MO | $39,490U.S. $45,750 | $41,570 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Springfield, MO | $47,830U.S. $47,120 | $54,130 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Springfield, MO | $64,990U.S. $74,450 | $67,090 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Springfield, MO | $58,460U.S. $76,210 | $59,590 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Springfield, MO | $39,010U.S. $38,020 | $48,360 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Springfield, MO | $36,650U.S. $43,030 | $37,170 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Springfield, MO | $29,120U.S. $34,340 | $35,810 | 950 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Springfield, MO | $34,450U.S. $37,450 | $34,340 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Springfield, MO | $41,850U.S. $45,260 | $43,730 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Springfield, MO | $49,250U.S. $43,220 | $49,340 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Springfield, MO | $59,800U.S. $62,890 | $62,670 | 930 | n/a | n/a |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Springfield, MO | $29,610U.S. $34,980 | $32,350 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Springfield, MO | $52,000U.S. $60,580 | $57,140 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Springfield, MO | $57,280U.S. $78,760 | $62,730 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Springfield, MO | $50,240U.S. $61,860 | $55,600 | 900 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Springfield, MO | $99,470U.S. $123,860 | $115,760 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Springfield, MO | $47,980U.S. $59,550 | $51,100 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Springfield, MO | $79,540U.S. $79,920 | $82,660 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Springfield, MO | $73,150U.S. $79,860 | $76,940 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Springfield, MO | $45,500U.S. $48,070 | $43,610 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,160U.S. $62,280 | $63,230 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Springfield, MO | $58,840U.S. $61,770 | $62,190 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Springfield, MO | $48,120U.S. $59,350 | $55,470 | 810 | n/a | n/a |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Springfield, MO | $48,620U.S. $48,570 | $48,710 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Springfield, MO | $33,640U.S. $35,830 | $37,760 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Springfield, MO | $130,290U.S. $166,570 | $151,490 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Springfield, MO | $37,080U.S. $40,110 | $41,710 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Springfield, MO | $29,520U.S. $35,450 | $35,420 | 750 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Springfield, MO | $53,720U.S. $64,330 | $58,470 | 740 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Springfield, MO | $103,790U.S. $159,670 | $155,930 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,600U.S. $32,150 | $29,990 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Springfield, MO | $102,350U.S. $135,980 | $106,280 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Springfield, MO | $76,430U.S. $116,580 | $85,560 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Springfield, MO | $46,940U.S. $58,940 | $52,090 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Springfield, MO | $56,410U.S. $61,010 | $57,100 | 690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Springfield, MO | $50,920U.S. $42,910 | $51,880 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,780U.S. $38,770 | $36,270 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Springfield, MO | $125,630U.S. $132,300 | $123,890 | 660 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Springfield, MO | $29,410U.S. $33,980 | $32,940 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Springfield, MO | $61,410U.S. $63,800 | $70,710 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Springfield, MO | $32,190U.S. $41,670 | $37,600 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Springfield, MO | $49,550U.S. $69,280 | $56,300 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Springfield, MO | $43,260U.S. $48,500 | $44,130 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Springfield, MO | $95,570U.S. $148,270 | $117,000 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Springfield, MO | $28,660U.S. $31,200 | $31,110 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Springfield, MO | $39,880U.S. $38,630 | $44,450 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Springfield, MO | $72,700U.S. $83,050 | $78,090 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Springfield, MO | $53,920U.S. $76,590 | $56,920 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Springfield, MO | $64,160U.S. $78,740 | $72,250 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Springfield, MO | $134,990U.S. $140,910 | $134,030 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Springfield, MO | $63,810U.S. $80,110 | $68,260 | 540 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Springfield, MO | $58,510U.S. $57,020 | $58,610 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Springfield, MO | $100,590U.S. $105,870 | $100,240 | 530 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Springfield, MO | $49,210U.S. $62,890 | $58,710 | 530 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $51,140 | $53,050 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Springfield, MO | $53,340U.S. $59,850 | $60,840 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Springfield, MO | $107,550U.S. $141,900 | $116,730 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Springfield, MO | $62,270U.S. $77,710 | $67,170 | 520 | n/a | n/a |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Springfield, MO | $58,710U.S. $60,550 | $61,340 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Springfield, MO | $135,140U.S. $175,140 | $141,220 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Springfield, MO | $49,220U.S. $59,650 | $54,640 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Springfield, MO | $29,500U.S. $35,790 | $38,370 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,840U.S. $45,930 | $40,490 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,040U.S. $76,690 | $86,580 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,040U.S. $39,070 | $41,680 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,680U.S. $34,810 | $33,040 | 470 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,430U.S. $41,300 | $42,520 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,740U.S. $36,560 | $36,810 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,930U.S. $50,020 | $46,340 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,390U.S. $35,360 | $33,850 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,470U.S. $62,930 | $58,130 | 430 | n/a | n/a |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,470U.S. $54,890 | $58,100 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,270U.S. $102,760 | $96,440 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,130U.S. $35,360 | $32,180 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,160U.S. $44,390 | $37,170 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,100U.S. $58,750 | $58,800 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,760U.S. $50,340 | $59,990 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,200U.S. $34,890 | $33,340 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,640U.S. $78,000 | $73,290 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,640U.S. $46,800 | $44,280 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $67,880 | $56,370 | 370 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,990U.S. $59,280 | $44,880 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,840U.S. $98,100 | $82,390 | 360 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,240U.S. $47,160 | $40,980 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,050U.S. $50,160 | $44,240 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,370U.S. $36,280 | $35,910 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $80,730 | $66,780 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,200U.S. $105,850 | $84,490 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,800U.S. $100,840 | $93,250 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,340U.S. $78,660 | $117,000 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,310U.S. $166,790 | $135,380 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,660U.S. $69,990 | $62,400 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,310U.S. $101,860 | $88,520 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,410U.S. $38,140 | $36,340 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,550U.S. $47,320 | $53,640 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,520U.S. $35,070 | $33,980 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,050U.S. $107,230 | $121,990 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,120U.S. $64,650 | $60,510 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,260U.S. $37,290 | $36,440 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,600U.S. $77,440 | $69,160 | 310 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,790U.S. $62,960 | $53,570 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,490U.S. $82,280 | $73,470 | 310 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,780U.S. $64,520 | $62,140 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,850U.S. $37,160 | $34,790 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,160U.S. $104,590 | $120,390 | 300 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,270U.S. $135,880 | $136,330 | 300 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,120U.S. $33,580 | $29,540 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,210U.S. $48,700 | $43,770 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $50,260 | $48,460 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,230U.S. $46,330 | $44,350 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,990U.S. $74,750 | $59,710 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,460U.S. $97,870 | $89,820 | 290 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,700U.S. $44,470 | $45,240 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,980U.S. $58,260 | $53,750 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,970U.S. $47,920 | $46,580 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,320U.S. $102,440 | $93,270 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,200U.S. $100,330 | $94,050 | 270 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,820U.S. $80,390 | $73,880 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,420U.S. $99,130 | $85,500 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $48,250 | $48,150 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $214,100U.S. $170,950 | $228,740 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,950U.S. $45,230 | $39,140 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,930U.S. $106,040 | $87,930 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,900U.S. $54,210 | $42,130 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,190U.S. $126,060 | $115,780 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,600U.S. $53,040 | $45,980 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $49,400 | $51,360 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,180U.S. $61,800 | $61,730 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,330U.S. $42,290 | $51,290 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,770U.S. $114,130 | $95,240 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,170U.S. $76,220 | $84,050 | 220 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,100U.S. $65,510 | $62,550 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,000U.S. $149,280 | $127,990 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,740U.S. $82,320 | $78,310 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,410U.S. $105,070 | $121,060 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,020U.S. $104,110 | $89,360 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,650U.S. $107,310 | $107,850 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,550U.S. $60,070 | $53,160 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,300U.S. $36,670 | $36,130 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $66,150 | $61,390 | 200 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,740U.S. $74,260 | $55,100 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,040U.S. $87,520 | $88,950 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,980U.S. $58,470 | $60,670 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,770U.S. $79,870 | $63,990 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,370U.S. $37,710 | $45,240 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,240U.S. $45,850 | $42,550 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,410U.S. $45,780 | $45,180 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,730U.S. $81,100 | $66,980 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,310U.S. $120,230 | $85,950 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,190U.S. $58,650 | $53,690 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,350U.S. $43,350 | $41,430 | 190 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,680U.S. $90,360 | $55,860 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,230U.S. $60,600 | $58,140 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,420U.S. $68,380 | $63,900 | 190 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,130U.S. $47,700 | $40,960 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,870U.S. $49,100 | $46,400 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,410U.S. $39,200 | $40,640 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,840U.S. $35,660 | $38,490 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,280U.S. $63,890 | $56,280 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,410U.S. $60,850 | $65,530 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,800U.S. $40,140 | $39,570 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,200U.S. $114,990 | $105,260 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,640U.S. $99,080 | $105,030 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,130U.S. $78,620 | $76,440 | 180 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,970U.S. $65,120 | $53,690 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $46,550 | $49,050 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,760U.S. $47,180 | $45,010 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,210U.S. $94,160 | $83,070 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,560U.S. $90,150 | $79,810 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,540U.S. $51,850 | $48,290 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,900U.S. $45,570 | $41,790 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,750U.S. $32,910 | $29,400 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,110U.S. $104,920 | $87,960 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,190U.S. $47,030 | $46,310 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,260 | not published | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,530U.S. $62,120 | $63,390 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,310U.S. $102,740 | $98,070 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,820U.S. $54,920 | $64,640 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,840U.S. $66,270 | $48,720 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,970U.S. $62,680 | $52,790 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,840U.S. $68,270 | $55,860 | 160 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,460U.S. $39,390 | $41,600 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,730U.S. $42,240 | $49,510 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,360U.S. $52,830 | $40,620 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,900U.S. $55,570 | $44,120 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,220U.S. $55,440 | $49,560 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,090U.S. $95,320 | $94,150 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,230U.S. $49,230 | $54,380 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $179,910U.S. $213,990 | $211,090 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,250U.S. $61,160 | $52,240 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,360U.S. $99,280 | $82,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,320U.S. $46,850 | $51,100 | 150 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $78,760 | $77,130 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,920U.S. $40,710 | $34,510 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,470U.S. $76,400 | $62,630 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $354,760U.S. $244,180 | $310,190 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,650U.S. $47,260 | $44,810 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,230U.S. $38,150 | $35,120 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,920U.S. $93,790 | $75,170 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,450U.S. $45,250 | $41,180 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,190U.S. $49,500 | $46,260 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,680U.S. $41,340 | $41,180 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,170U.S. $49,230 | $52,980 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,270U.S. $60,020 | $52,700 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,800U.S. $106,660 | $94,270 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $67,960 | $65,770 | 140 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,270U.S. $80,250 | $71,230 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $63,820 | $54,670 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,540U.S. $77,640 | $73,310 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,740U.S. $130,100 | $121,660 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,060U.S. $35,760 | $41,820 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $53,710 | $49,210 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,020U.S. $134,050 | $100,530 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,830U.S. $139,500 | $91,120 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,600U.S. $104,300 | $71,790 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,160U.S. $103,410 | $79,370 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,110U.S. $75,350 | $72,390 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,720U.S. $74,310 | $74,450 | 130 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,490U.S. $96,590 | $85,920 | 130 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,530U.S. $47,380 | $40,640 | 130 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,430U.S. $58,430 | $51,930 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,810U.S. $48,590 | $45,880 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,350U.S. $74,690 | $60,430 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,760U.S. $48,990 | $49,660 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $49,690 | $47,670 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,610U.S. $72,550 | $60,440 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,690U.S. $129,180 | $87,780 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,860U.S. $100,580 | $95,210 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $300,000U.S. $265,930 | $288,620 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,360U.S. $72,300 | $64,320 | 120 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,150U.S. $58,450 | $74,930 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,310U.S. $93,530 | $70,330 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,620U.S. $45,330 | $51,570 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,600U.S. $74,330 | $61,290 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,170U.S. $44,350 | $46,610 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,520U.S. $46,680 | $44,550 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,920U.S. $37,180 | $34,420 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,460U.S. $69,390 | $68,440 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,800U.S. $78,190 | $69,160 | 110 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,880U.S. $45,670 | $48,750 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,460U.S. $61,660 | $56,110 | 110 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,370U.S. $60,280 | $51,200 | 100 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,950U.S. $37,360 | $33,850 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,580U.S. $38,210 | $58,500 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,960U.S. $48,280 | $51,310 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,090U.S. $50,610 | $44,350 | 100 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,250U.S. $62,130 | $58,410 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,910U.S. $46,380 | $44,340 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,880U.S. $47,810 | $43,430 | 100 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,780U.S. $51,610 | $53,200 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Springfield, MO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,920U.S. $35,670 | $38,560 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Springfield, MO
- BLS source geography
- Springfield, MO
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 44180
- States
- Missouri
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Springfield, MO?
In the Springfield, MO metropolitan area (CBSA 44180), BLS OEWS counted 223,030 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,780 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($135,140), Pharmacist ($134,990), Financial Manager ($130,290).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Springfield, MO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 44180), which includes Springfield and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Springfield city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Springfield, MO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 44180). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs springfield mo”, “high paying jobs in springfield mo”, “best paying jobs in springfield mo” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).