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Average salary by job family in Springfield
| Management | $105,390 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $104,210 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $85,620 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $82,640 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,550 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $77,300 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,790 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,100 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,060 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,000 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,520 |
| Protective Service | $54,120 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,740 |
| Production | $47,950 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,650 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,720 |
| Sales and Related | $45,160 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,020 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,460 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,360 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,360 |
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$710,930
- Family Medicine Physicians$310,190
- Physicians, All Other$288,620
- Dentists, General$228,740
- Chief Executives$211,090
- Lawyers$155,930
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,990
- Financial Managers$151,490
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141,220
- Physician Assistants$136,330
Most common jobs in Springfield and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 7,300 | $94,100 | $76,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 7,080 | $38,170 | $36,530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,060 | $34,720 | $32,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,820 | $81,080 | $79,370 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,790 | $57,920 | $56,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,810 | $36,480 | $31,760 |
| Cashiers | 5,200 | $31,470 | $29,720 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 4,880 | $30,030 | $29,190 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,370 | $42,930 | $38,320 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,120 | $43,640 | $38,970 |
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Cost of living in Springfield
Prices in the Springfield area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,420 therefore buys what $63,690 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $272,938, 4.4 times the median household income of $61,488.
$272,938typical home value
$61,488median household income
88.6BEA price parity
481,671metro population
Take-home pay in Springfield
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,200 | $29,746 | $2,479 |
| Median wage | $45,780 | $37,750 | $3,146 |
| Average wage | $56,420 | $45,799 | $3,817 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,130 | $50,875 | $4,240 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). The 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Salaries for every job in Springfield
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$211K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154K
- Financial Managers$151K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$141K
- Marketing Managers$135K
- Purchasing Managers$133K
- Human Resources Managers$128K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- Natural Sciences Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$120K
- Sales Managers$117K
- Managers, All Other$117K
- Industrial Production Managers$116K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$105K
- Fundraising Managers$102K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Administrative Services Managers$95K
- Facilities Managers$94K
- General and Operations Managers$94K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84K
- Education Administrators, All Other$83K
- Social and Community Service Managers$74K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Funeral Home Managers$67K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$711K
- Family Medicine Physicians$310K
- Physicians, All Other$289K
- Dentists, General$229K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Optometrists$136K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Veterinarians$122K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Registered Nurses$81K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$80K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Chiropractors$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$59K
- Paramedics$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Athletic Trainers$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Surgical Assistants$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$106K
- Engineers, All Other$96K
- Industrial Engineers$93K
- Civil Engineers$93K
- Mechanical Engineers$89K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Surveyors$70K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Drafters$63K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Software Developers$106K
- Computer Network Architects$101K
- Database Architects$91K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Information Security Analysts$88K
- Database Administrators$88K
- Data Scientists$86K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$86K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86K
- Computer Systems Analysts$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$72K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science11 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95K
- Chemists$83K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$81K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79K
- Urban and Regional Planners$79K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Conservation Scientists$73K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$121K
- Financial Risk Specialists$99K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Loan Officers$87K
- Project Management Specialists$84K
- Financial Examiners$83K
- Labor Relations Specialists$80K
- Accountants and Auditors$79K
- Logisticians$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Credit Analysts$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$67K
- Compliance Officers$67K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$66K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Training and Development Specialists$56K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$65K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$63K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60K
- Electricians$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$54K
- Rock Splitters, Quarry$53K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Roofers$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Art Directors$83K
- Editors$62K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$62K
- Film and Video Editors$61K
- Writers and Authors$60K
- Public Relations Specialists$60K
- Interior Designers$59K
- Producers and Directors$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$54K
- Graphic Designers$54K
- Photographers$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$35K
- Floral Designers$34K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$56K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Educational Instruction and Library38 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$55K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$52K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Tutors$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Security Guards$48K
- Bailiffs$47K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$45K
- Firefighters$45K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$71K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Healthcare Social Workers$56K
- Health Education Specialists$56K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Clergy$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$49K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Community Health Workers$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Production40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Food Batchmakers$51K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Furniture Finishers$44K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Upholsterers$42K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$125K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Traffic Technicians$57K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- File Clerks$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$33K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Sales Engineers$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Real Estate Brokers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Travel Agents$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$38K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Massage Therapists$75K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$41K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Nursing Assistants$36K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Pharmacy Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Barbers$58K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- Residential Advisors$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Funeral Attendants$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
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Salary in Springfield: questions
What is a good salary in Springfield?
Half of all workers in the Springfield metro earn less than $45,780 and the average is $56,420. Earning more than $63,130 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Springfield to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,675, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Springfield?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($710,930), Family Medicine Physicians ($310,190), Physicians, All Other ($288,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Springfield, MO (44180), all occupations and 431 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). The 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
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