Springfield, Massachusetts 

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Springfield, MA is experiencing a significant job growth rate of 22.38%, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. This is encouraging news for job seekers and businesses in the area. The unemployment rate of 6.9% in Springfield, MA is also lower than the national average of 4.1%, suggesting that the economy in this region is strong and on an upward trajectory. With job growth continuing to increase and unemployment rates staying low, Springfield, MA appears to be a great place to look for work or start a business.

The unemployment rate in Springfield is 11.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Springfield has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 3.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Springfield is $43,308.
- The median home cost in Springfield is $240,800

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Springfield? Sciences ($78,491)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($12,882)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($89,417)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($11,463)
- Average Income of Residents in Springfield ($23,161) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Springfield (11.2) is lower 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, Massachusetts that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONSpringfield, MassachusettsUnited States
  $23,161$37,638
  $43,308$69,021
  11.26
  -9.41%-6.18%
  31.74%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONSpringfield, MassachusettsUnited States
  Management$57,449$77,236
  Business, Financial$54,810$68,299
  Computer, Math$59,804$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$76,024$86,023
  Sciences$78,491$66,034
  Social Service$38,672$44,925
  Legal$43,199$88,013
  Education$38,447$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$38,506$43,591
  Health Practitioners$71,584$75,327
  Health Technicians$33,565$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,094$25,441
  Fire Fighters$32,500$35,516
  Law Enforcement$73,906$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$18,375$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$25,179$23,378
  Personal Care$12,882$15,351
  Sales, Related$27,075$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$39,123$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$17,643$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$42,413$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,277$48,436
  Production$38,707$38,103
  Transportation$38,552$39,572
  Material Moving$25,957$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYSpringfield, MassachusettsUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$18,714$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$43,455$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,762$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$38,944$51,301
  Retail Trade$25,666$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,662$43,256
  Utilities$89,417$77,546
  Information$40,321$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$53,283$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$34,837$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$52,975$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$24,335$30,687
  Educational Services$40,770$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,397$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$11,463$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$18,605$18,154
  Other Services$27,750$29,481
  Public Administration$62,455$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews
A city on the upswing. - 10/14/2019
Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM... Read More

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New resident, and I love it - 3/14/2017
This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are... Read More

City of Homes - 8/13/2014
I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to... Read More


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