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.
New Graduate Nurse Fall 2025 - Mercy Springfield
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Apr 20, 2025
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,274 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Life-Skills Special Education Teacher
Company: The Menta Education Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special…
Travel Physical Therapist - $2,006 per week
Company: PRIDE Health
Location: Springfield, Tennessee
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Travel Pediatric PACU RN - $1,754 per week
Company: GetMed Staffing, Inc.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,109 per week
Company: Triage Staffing
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 21, 2025
CNC Mill Machinist
Company: ERA Industries LLC
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Ability to use measuring tools including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, thread gages, bore gages, dial and test indicators and height gages.
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,294 per week
Company: MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 20, 2025
Travel Cardiac PACU RN - $1,895 per week
Company: Travel Nurses, Inc.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,117 per week
Company: OneStaff Medical
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Perfusionist - Full Time - Mercy Springfield
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posted Apr 21, 2025
Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,163 per week
Company: Host Healthcare
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Posted Apr 21, 2025