Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $48,440 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $26,320
90th percentile $58,570
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,320
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $58,570

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Junction, CO $78,430
    District of Columbia $77,520
    Mansfield, OH $75,970
    Madison, WI $74,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,810
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $73,640

    Nearby metros — Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,540
    Modesto, CA $60,570
    Monroe, MI $60,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,250
    Richmond, VA $54,560

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $48,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Springfield, MO is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in Springfield, MO is 0.1% above the national median of $48,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Springfield?

    Entry-level Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $26,320 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.