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Average salary by job family in Springfield
| Management | $138,150 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $117,500 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,280 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $106,350 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $98,130 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $97,750 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,280 |
| Construction and Extraction | $75,110 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,630 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,010 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,590 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $66,510 |
| Protective Service | $66,360 |
| Production | $54,440 |
| Sales and Related | $53,730 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,690 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,280 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,980 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,240 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,090 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,060 |
Highest-paying jobs in Springfield
- Nurse Anesthetists$307,850
- Psychiatrists$301,680
- Family Medicine Physicians$232,650
- Dentists, General$228,390
- Pediatricians, General$207,940
- Financial Managers$189,190
- Physicians, All Other$181,730
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181,090
- Marketing Managers$180,770
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175,460
Most common jobs in Springfield and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 15,840 | $40,930 | $40,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,830 | $98,850 | $98,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,660 | $34,130 | $34,130 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,410 | $38,740 | $35,440 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,390 | $127,940 | $106,390 |
| Cashiers | 3,610 | $35,050 | $34,030 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,150 | $36,580 | $31,200 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,060 | $41,800 | $39,170 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,930 | $47,740 | $46,790 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,930 | $45,330 | $44,740 |
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Cost of living in Springfield
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,710 therefore buys what $70,486 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $376,017, 5.3 times the median household income of $70,535.
$376,017typical home value
$70,535median household income
96.1BEA price parity
462,853metro population
Take-home pay in Springfield
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,220 | $32,806 | $2,734 |
| Median wage | $51,930 | $41,629 | $3,469 |
| Average wage | $67,710 | $53,393 | $4,449 |
| 75th percentile wage | $80,190 | $61,554 | $5,130 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Springfield
Management26 jobs
- Financial Managers$189K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181K
- Marketing Managers$181K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$175K
- Natural Sciences Managers$165K
- Managers, All Other$164K
- Sales Managers$160K
- Human Resources Managers$158K
- Purchasing Managers$149K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$148K
- Public Relations Managers$145K
- Training and Development Managers$143K
- Construction Managers$141K
- Fundraising Managers$130K
- General and Operations Managers$128K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$109K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$97K
- Education Administrators, All Other$94K
- Food Service Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$85K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$79K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical38 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$308K
- Psychiatrists$302K
- Family Medicine Physicians$233K
- Dentists, General$228K
- Pediatricians, General$208K
- Physicians, All Other$182K
- Veterinarians$149K
- Physician Assistants$148K
- Nurse Practitioners$141K
- Optometrists$140K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$113K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Registered Nurses$99K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$98K
- Dental Hygienists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$94K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Surgical Technologists$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Opticians, Dispensing$68K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Surgical Assistants$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Database Architects$150K
- Computer Network Architects$144K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Software Developers$133K
- Data Scientists$127K
- Actuaries$117K
- Computer Systems Analysts$113K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Web Developers$89K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$89K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$88K
- Operations Research Analysts$78K
- Computer User Support Specialists$68K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$120K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102K
- School Psychologists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Biological Technicians$55K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$120K
- Chemical Engineers$119K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Environmental Engineers$115K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$114K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$107K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$63K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$167K
- Management Analysts$115K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Insurance Underwriters$108K
- Loan Officers$104K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$101K
- Labor Relations Specialists$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$96K
- Cost Estimators$92K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Logisticians$89K
- Compliance Officers$87K
- Budget Analysts$86K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$82K
- Credit Analysts$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
- Credit Counselors$56K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87K
- Glaziers$80K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$80K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Electricians$76K
- Carpenters$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$75K
- Roofers$75K
- Tile and Stone Setters$73K
- Construction Laborers$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Pipelayers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51K
- Carpet Installers$50K
Educational Instruction and Library36 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$85K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$66K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Tutors$50K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$86K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$84K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$80K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$78K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$79K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$77K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$77K
- Healthcare Social Workers$73K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Clergy$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
Protective Service11 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$122K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$72K
- Firefighters$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56K
- Security Guards$43K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Production49 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$73K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Machinists$64K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Printing Press Operators$55K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Etchers and Engravers$51K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$42K
- Bakers$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$109K
- Sales Engineers$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$103K
- Insurance Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$64K
- Advertising Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$35K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$75K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54K
- Order Clerks$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$49K
- File Clerks$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Tellers$44K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, School$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$57K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Funeral Attendants$46K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Childcare Workers$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$66K
- Massage Therapists$63K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$62K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Pharmacy Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Bartenders$41K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
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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 $51,930 and the average is $67,710. Earning more than $80,190 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Springfield to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,022, because prices here are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Springfield?
Nurse Anesthetists ($307,850), Psychiatrists ($301,680), Family Medicine Physicians ($232,650).
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, MA (44140), all occupations and 407 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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