Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield
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March 21, 2021
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Lowest-paying jobs in Springfield
Stacker collected information on the lowest-paying jobs in Springfield, MO, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2019.
In Springfield, the annual mean wage is $42,660 or 20.2% lower than national mean of $53,490, while the lowest-paying occupation makes only $19,380. Read on to see which jobs make the list.

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#100. Firefighters
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $34,600
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Employment: 324,620
- Annual mean salary: $34,600
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $54,650
- Employment: 324,620
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Needpix
#99. Food Batchmakers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $34,550
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
- Annual mean salary: $34,550
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
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Canva
#98. Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,650
- Employment: 60,920
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,650
- Employment: 60,920

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#97. Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,960
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,110
- Employment: 325,500
- Annual mean salary: $33,960
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,110
- Employment: 325,500
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#96. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,920
- Employment: 1,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Employment: 1,512,660
- Annual mean salary: $33,920
- Employment: 1,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Employment: 1,512,660
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#95. Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,720
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
- Annual mean salary: $33,720
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
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#94. Billing and Posting Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,680
- Employment: 940
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Employment: 466,450
- Annual mean salary: $33,680
- Employment: 940
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,620
- Employment: 466,450
8 / 100
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#93. Community Health Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $44,390
- Employment: 58,950
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $44,390
- Employment: 58,950

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#92. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,340
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
- Annual mean salary: $33,340
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
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#91. Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,310
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Employment: 146,950
- Annual mean salary: $33,310
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Employment: 146,950
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Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos // Flickr
#90. Counter and Rental Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,150
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
- Annual mean salary: $33,150
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
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Pixabay
#89. Helpers--Electricians
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $33,050
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,300
- Employment: 79,260
- Annual mean salary: $33,050
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,300
- Employment: 79,260
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#88. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,970
- Employment: 1,000
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Employment: 629,270
- Annual mean salary: $32,970
- Employment: 1,000
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,930
- Employment: 629,270
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Canva
#87. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,740
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
- Annual mean salary: $32,740
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
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#86. Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
- Employment: 700
National
- Annual mean salary: $51,030
- Employment: 327,710
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
- Employment: 700
National
- Annual mean salary: $51,030
- Employment: 327,710
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Canva
#84 (tie). Medical Equipment Preparers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,530
- Employment: 56,900
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,530
- Employment: 56,900

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#84 (tie). Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120
- Annual mean salary: $32,550
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120

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Canva
#83. Tire Repairers and Changers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,480
- Employment: 340
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
- Annual mean salary: $32,480
- Employment: 340
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880

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#82. Social Science Research Assistants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,200
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $51,340
- Employment: 35,580
- Annual mean salary: $32,200
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $51,340
- Employment: 35,580
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#81. Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,090
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $42,030
- Employment: 154,020
- Annual mean salary: $32,090
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $42,030
- Employment: 154,020

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#80. Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $32,010
- Employment: 1,310
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
- Annual mean salary: $32,010
- Employment: 1,310
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
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#79. Driver/Sales Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,990
- Employment: 1,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
- Annual mean salary: $31,990
- Employment: 1,390
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
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#78. Customer Service Representatives
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,710
- Employment: 5,580
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Employment: 2,919,230
- Annual mean salary: $31,710
- Employment: 5,580
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Employment: 2,919,230
24 / 100
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#77. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 4,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Employment: 2,038,340
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 4,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Employment: 2,038,340

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#76. Security Guards
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,510
- Employment: 840
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
- Annual mean salary: $31,510
- Employment: 840
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
26 / 100
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#75. Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
- Employment: 440
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
- Employment: 188,570
- Annual mean salary: $31,430
- Employment: 440
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,390
- Employment: 188,570
27 / 100
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#74. Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,400
- Employment: 310
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 172,520
- Annual mean salary: $31,400
- Employment: 310
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 172,520

28 / 100
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#73. Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,340
- Employment: 1,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Employment: 704,910
- Annual mean salary: $31,340
- Employment: 1,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,030
- Employment: 704,910
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#72. Office Clerks, General
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
- Employment: 4,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Employment: 2,956,060
- Annual mean salary: $31,290
- Employment: 4,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Employment: 2,956,060
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Canva
#71. Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,240
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
- Annual mean salary: $31,240
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280

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#70. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,230
- Employment: 1,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $49,950
- Employment: 283,540
- Annual mean salary: $31,230
- Employment: 1,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $49,950
- Employment: 283,540

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#69. Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,210
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $53,580
- Employment: 29,230
- Annual mean salary: $31,210
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $53,580
- Employment: 29,230
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Canva
#68. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $31,140
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
- Annual mean salary: $31,140
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
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#67. Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $30,880
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 83,580
- Annual mean salary: $30,880
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 83,580
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Canva
#66. Pest Control Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $30,660
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,910
- Employment: 79,450
- Annual mean salary: $30,660
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,910
- Employment: 79,450
36 / 100
Canva
#65. Butchers and Meat Cutters
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $30,640
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
- Employment: 136,770
- Annual mean salary: $30,640
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
- Employment: 136,770
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Canva
#64. Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $30,530
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
- Employment: 99,400
- Annual mean salary: $30,530
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,620
- Employment: 99,400

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#63. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $30,430
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Employment: 1,011,100
- Annual mean salary: $30,430
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Employment: 1,011,100

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Unsplash
#62. Library Technicians
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,950
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
- Employment: 88,720
- Annual mean salary: $29,950
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
- Employment: 88,720

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#61. Order Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,600
- Employment: 137,180
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,600
- Employment: 137,180
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Pixabay
#60. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,750
- Employment: 3,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
- Annual mean salary: $29,750
- Employment: 3,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
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#59. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,580
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
- Employment: 110,650
- Annual mean salary: $29,580
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,670
- Employment: 110,650
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#58. Nursing Assistants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,530
- Employment: 3,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
- Annual mean salary: $29,530
- Employment: 3,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920

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#57. New Accounts Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
- Employment: 43,420
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,490
- Employment: 43,420

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#56. Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Employment: 431,350
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,650
- Employment: 431,350
46 / 100
Canva
#55. Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,230
- Employment: 16,410
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,230
- Employment: 16,410
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Canva
#54. Pharmacy Aides
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
- Annual mean salary: $29,130
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280

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Pixabay
#53. Photographers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,440
- Employment: 50,620
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,440
- Employment: 50,620
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#52. Phlebotomists
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,860
- Employment: 400
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
- Employment: 128,290
- Annual mean salary: $28,860
- Employment: 400
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
- Employment: 128,290
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Canva
#51. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
- Annual mean salary: $28,630
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
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Canva
#50. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,380
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
- Annual mean salary: $28,380
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
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Canva
#49. Bakers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,280
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
- Annual mean salary: $28,280
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990

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#48. Stockers and Order Fillers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,240
- Employment: 3,950
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
- Annual mean salary: $28,240
- Employment: 3,950
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
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Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#46 (tie). Retail Salespersons
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
- Employment: 6,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
- Employment: 6,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
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#46 (tie). Couriers and Messengers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
- Annual mean salary: $28,150
- Employment: 70
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
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#45. Medical Assistants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $28,080
- Employment: 820
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Employment: 712,430
- Annual mean salary: $28,080
- Employment: 820
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Employment: 712,430
57 / 100
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#44. Data Entry Keyers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,900
- Employment: 210
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
- Employment: 159,930
- Annual mean salary: $27,900
- Employment: 210
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
- Employment: 159,930
58 / 100
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#43. Packers and Packagers, Hand
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,890
- Employment: 410
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
- Annual mean salary: $27,890
- Employment: 410
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
59 / 100
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#42. Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,820
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
- Employment: 78,850
- Annual mean salary: $27,820
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
- Employment: 78,850
60 / 100
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#41. Tellers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,770
- Employment: 780
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
- Annual mean salary: $27,770
- Employment: 780
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
61 / 100
Canva
#40. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
- Employment: 1,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 912,660
- Annual mean salary: $27,510
- Employment: 1,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 912,660
62 / 100
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#39. Bartenders
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
- Annual mean salary: $27,460
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
63 / 100
UfaBizPhoto // Shutterstock
#38. Sewing Machine Operators
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,360
- Employment: 80
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
- Annual mean salary: $27,360
- Employment: 80
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
64 / 100
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#37. File Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,310
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
- Annual mean salary: $27,310
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
65 / 100
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#36. Cooks, Restaurant
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
- Employment: 2,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
- Annual mean salary: $27,080
- Employment: 2,210
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
66 / 100
Unsplash
#35. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
- Employment: 3,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
- Employment: 3,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
67 / 100
Nejron Photo // Shutterstock
#34. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,640
- Employment: 810
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
- Annual mean salary: $26,640
- Employment: 810
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
68 / 100
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#33. Psychiatric Technicians
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
- Annual mean salary: $26,480
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
69 / 100
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#32. Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,580
- Employment: 8,760
- Annual mean salary: $26,400
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,580
- Employment: 8,760
70 / 100
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#31. Social and Human Service Assistants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,180
- Employment: 360
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 404,450
- Annual mean salary: $26,180
- Employment: 360
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 404,450
71 / 100
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#30. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
72 / 100
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#29. Telemarketers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 560
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 560
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
73 / 100
Terry Moon Cronk // DoD
#28. Animal Trainers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,540
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 16,530
- Annual mean salary: $25,540
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 16,530
74 / 100
Unsplash
#27. Floral Designers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770

75 / 100
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#26. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,330
- Employment: 1,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
- Annual mean salary: $25,330
- Employment: 1,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
76 / 100
ESB Basic // Shutterstock
#25. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
- Annual mean salary: $25,300
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
77 / 100
New Africa // Shutterstock
#24. Receptionists and Information Clerks
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,270
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
- Annual mean salary: $25,270
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
78 / 100
PxHere
#23. Library Assistants, Clerical
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,200
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
- Annual mean salary: $25,200
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
79 / 100
Vasin Lee // Shutterstock
#22. Residential Advisors
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
80 / 100
Canva
#21. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $25,010
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
- Annual mean salary: $25,010
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
81 / 100
Martin Smith // Shutterstock
#20. Parking Attendants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $24,990
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
- Annual mean salary: $24,990
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
82 / 100
Oksana Shufrych // Shutterstock
#19. Recreation Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $24,420
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
- Annual mean salary: $24,420
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
83 / 100
Pearl PhotoPix // Shutterstock
#18. Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $24,390
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
- Annual mean salary: $24,390
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
84 / 100
Canva
#17. Food Preparation Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $24,070
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
- Annual mean salary: $24,070
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
85 / 100
Pexels
#16. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $23,340
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
- Annual mean salary: $23,340
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
86 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#15. Animal Caretakers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
87 / 100
Travis Grathwell // Flickr
#14. Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $23,170
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
- Annual mean salary: $23,170
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
88 / 100
Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock
#13. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $23,080
- Employment: 1,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
- Annual mean salary: $23,080
- Employment: 1,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
89 / 100
Daniel Lee // Flickr
#12. Cooks, Fast Food
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $22,380
- Employment: 940
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
- Annual mean salary: $22,380
- Employment: 940
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
90 / 100
aboutsung // Shutterstock
#11. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
- Annual mean salary: $22,290
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
91 / 100
Dmitry Kalinovsky // Shutterstock
#10. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $22,270
- Employment: 520
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
- Annual mean salary: $22,270
- Employment: 520
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330

92 / 100
VGstockstudio // Shutterstock
#9. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $22,260
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
- Annual mean salary: $22,260
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
93 / 100
Dean Drobot // Shutterstock
#8. Cashiers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $22,210
- Employment: 5,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
- Annual mean salary: $22,210
- Employment: 5,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
94 / 100
Dragon Images // Shutterstock
#7. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $21,220
- Employment: 650
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
- Annual mean salary: $21,220
- Employment: 650
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380

95 / 100
Ryan Everton // Unsplash
#6. Dishwashers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $21,120
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
- Annual mean salary: $21,120
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330

96 / 100
Pxhere
#5. Fast Food and Counter Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $21,070
- Employment: 7,240
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
- Annual mean salary: $21,070
- Employment: 7,240
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
97 / 100
Unsplash
#4. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $20,920
- Employment: 370
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
- Annual mean salary: $20,920
- Employment: 370
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
98 / 100
Krakenimages.com // Shutterstock
#3. Childcare Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $20,640
- Employment: 1,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
- Annual mean salary: $20,640
- Employment: 1,120
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
99 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#2. Waiters and Waitresses
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $20,480
- Employment: 3,430
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
- Annual mean salary: $20,480
- Employment: 3,430
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
100 / 100
Pixabay
#1. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Springfield, MO
- Annual mean salary: $19,380
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
- Annual mean salary: $19,380
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940



