Cost of hiring in Springfield, MO
BLS counts about 20,430 people in these 16 roles in Springfield1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($78,060 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($34,590), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 4,120 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Springfield
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | -8.9% | 150 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -9.0% | 1,470 | |
| Bookkeeper | -10.5% | 1,440 | |
| Accountant | -12.7% | 2,070 | |
| Office Manager | -12.9% | 1,660 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -13.0% | 4,120 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -14.4% | 2,540 | |
| Recruiter | -16.9% | 1,270 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -17.6% | 280 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -19.1% | 1,030 | |
| HR Assistant | -20.8% | 100 | |
| Paralegal | -21.8% | 530 | |
| Project Coordinator | -23.7% | 1,230 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -24.8% | 1,070 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -27.3% | 900 | |
| Executive Assistant | -29.6% | 570 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $38,970 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $50,284 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Springfield against the US
Springfield pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for data entry specialists (-8.9%) and virtual receptionists (-9.0%) and largest for executive assistants (-29.6%). The middle gap across all 16 is -17.3%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for customer support specialists, #330 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for HR assistants, #368 of 384.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Springfield has more payroll specialists (1.4% of these jobs here, against 1.0% nationally) and virtual receptionists (7.2% against 5.8%), and fewer sales development representatives (5.2% against 8.0%) and marketing specialists (4.4% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Morristown, TN is nearest, at -17.2%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | -17.2% | 15 | 6,570 |
| Morristown, TN | -17.2% | 17 | 3,900 |
| Springfield, MO | -17.3% (this area) | 16 | 20,430 |
| Jackson, MS | -17.4% | 17 | 25,750 |
| Owensboro, KY | -17.4% | 14 | 4,240 |
| Twin Falls, ID | -17.5% | 15 | 3,610 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Springfield span $31,200–$117,700, the widest band (3.8×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,870–$48,680. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 9 of 16 roles, HR assistants most ($37,340–$68,280 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives, paralegals, payroll specialists and 7 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($65,210 against a $52,610 median for sales development representatives).
Springfield against Missouri
Against Missouri as a whole, Springfield pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for virtual receptionists (-3.2%) and is furthest below for paralegals (-19.9%). It has the lowest median in Missouri for HR assistants.
Other areas in Missouri
By jobs in these roles, Springfield is #3 of 12 areas in Missouri. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from St. Louis to St. Joseph.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 132,140 | 17 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 118,710 | 17 |
| Southeast Missouri (Nonmetro) | 10,450 | 16 |
| Columbia, MO | 10,200 | 16 |
| Central Missouri (Nonmetro) | 10,000 | 17 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 8,300 | 16 |
| North Missouri (Nonmetro) | 7,120 | 15 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 6,160 | 14 |
| Southwest Missouri (Nonmetro) | 5,240 | 16 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 3,920 | 15 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Springfield?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $78,060 a year, about $100,723 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $34,590.
Is hiring in Springfield cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for executive assistants (-29.6%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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