Tech Jobs in Springfield, IL
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Springfield, IL is becoming a hot spot for tech talent thanks to its blend of low cost of living, proximity to Chicago, and a growing network of companies that merge traditional manufacturing with digital solutions. The city’s $900 average rent, a cost‑of‑living index of 83, and a median household income that is rising outpace many other Mid‑West tech corridors, giving candidates a chance to stretch their tech salaries further.
Companies that dominate the Springfield tech scene include Rockwell Automation, which uses embedded systems and industrial IoT to keep the city’s automotive and appliance factories humming; Illinois State University’s research labs that develop AI for agriculture; and a handful of high‑growth startups such as Vigor and DataPulse, which focus on cybersecurity and data analytics for regional health systems. Logistics giants like UPS also bring software engineering and data science roles to the area, supporting the city’s status as a freight hub.
Because the cost of living is significantly lower than Chicago’s, salary transparency on Job Transparency helps Springfield candidates compare offers from multiple sectors—manufacturing automation, health informatics, software services, and logistics—ensuring they can prioritize roles that match both their career goals and financial needs. The transparency model also gives newcomers confidence when relocating, as they can see how local salaries stack up against the broader Midwest market.
Transporation Security Officer
Company: Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration
Location: Peoria, IL
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Supervisor-Respiratory Care - Exempt - Night Shift- Mercy Springfield
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
MRI Technologist II - Full time, Evenings
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Physician - Neurosurgeon - Mercy Springfield Missouri
Company: Mercy Clinic
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Unarmed Security Officer #247
Company: Stark Security Inc
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Make guests aware of rules that must be adhered to. Occasional – reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing, driving, bending, twisting, handling paperwork.
Nurse Technician - Medical Part Time Nights
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Materials Handler Supervisor (Warehouse Worker Foreman)
Company: Department of Justice - Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper
Company: STANLEY ZILBER & ASSOCIATES, PC
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 14, 2025
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant/Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Construction Accounting…
Residential Lead Painter / Project Manager
Company: Classet
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Jul 14, 2025
5+ years of management experience in a residential painting, construction, or drywall field. We offer customers everything they need in a painting contractor,…
Nurse Technician - Surgical General Part Time
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
RN - Surgical Trauma Full Time Nights
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jul 14, 2025
Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Seasonal)
Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service
Location: Springfield, MA
Posted Jul 14, 2025