salary$73,020 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, MO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$120,720per year
Jobs in the area2,070people work this job
Can a accountant afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,169 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Springfield, MO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Springfield, MO area is $73,020 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $48,850 and $120,720.
Can a accountant afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,169 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Springfield, MO metro area.