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Springfield, IL is a thriving city with plenty of job opportunities. The future job growth in Springfield is 15.54%, which is a respectable amount higher than the US future job growth of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Springfield and the nationwide average are both 4.1%, meaning that those looking for work have plenty of options in the area. Overall, Springfield offers a great environment for those seeking employment and its future looks bright with plenty of jobs in the pipeline.

The unemployment rate in Springfield is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Springfield has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Springfield is $57,596.
- The median home cost in Springfield is $133,300

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Springfield? Legal ($82,292)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($13,386)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Management of Companies and Enterprises ($250,001)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($14,522)
- Average Income of Residents in Springfield ($35,851) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Springfield (7.1) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Springfield, Illinois that match your qualifications.

     JobsSpringfield, IllinoisUnited States
  $35,851$37,638
  $57,596$69,021
  7.16
  -7.4%-6.2%
  22.1%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationSpringfield, IllinoisUnited States
  Management$64,290$77,236
  Business, Financial$63,289$68,299
  Computer, Math$67,181$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$78,988$86,023
  Sciences$63,708$66,034
  Social Service$43,819$44,925
  Legal$82,292$88,013
  Education$46,849$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$35,990$43,591
  Health Practitioners$73,895$75,327
  Health Technicians$28,223$41,524
  Healthcare Support$20,391$25,441
  Fire Fighters$40,083$35,516
  Law Enforcement$73,432$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$14,375$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$21,233$23,378
  Personal Care$13,386$15,351
  Sales, Related$28,235$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$35,368$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$26,472$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$47,230$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$47,554$48,436
  Production$39,269$38,103
  Transportation$41,201$39,572
  Material Moving$23,416$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustrySpringfield, IllinoisUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$23,545$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$65,208$74,432
  Construction$46,503$44,287
  Manufacturing$41,958$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$47,286$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,891$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$44,107$43,256
  Utilities$90,170$77,546
  Information$53,885$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$54,923$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$37,702$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$52,253$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$250,001$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,491$30,687
  Educational Services$44,076$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$36,840$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$27,094$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,522$18,154
  Other Services$32,906$29,481
  Public Administration$67,121$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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