Median DOL Salary
$103,477
Total DOL Filings
2,538
Companies Hiring
501
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Springfield, IL$103,477
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Springfield, IL is 69.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Springfield
Highest-Paying Occupations in Springfield
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $300,000 | +282.5% | 25 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | -16.9% | 38 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,870 | +31.8% | 39 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,359 | +21.7% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,760 | -42.8% | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,775 | -11.5% | 22 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,640 | -29.7% | 9 |
| Sales Engineers | $62,504 | -36.8% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | -39.6% | 27 |
| Management Analysts | $58,240 | -47.2% | 23 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $56,200 | -45.3% | 8 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $54,000 | -21.1% | 5 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,000 | -49.1% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,200 | -40.5% | 13 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,000 | -46.1% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Illinois
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Illinois.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,880 | 1,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,960 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,260 | 1,540 |
| Physicians, All Other | $218,880 | 18,680 |
| Pediatricians, General | $207,740 | 1,340 |
| Dentists, General | $180,420 | 4,820 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $175,090 | 1,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,720 | 27,550 |
| Financial Managers | $159,990 | 53,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,690 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Springfield, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Springfield, IL has a cost of living index of 92.3, which is 7.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,342 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $300,000 | $325,027 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | $162,514 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,870 | $141,788 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,359 | $108,731 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,760 | $102,665 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.