As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Springfield, MO is $224,988, equivalent to $108 per hour, $4,327 weekly, or $18,749 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $191,375 to $278,853. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($207,394) and 75th percentile ($253,183), while top earners (90th percentile) make $278,853 per year. This $45,789 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Project Controller often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 768 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $191,375 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $207,394 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $224,988 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,183 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $278,853 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25% $207,394 10% $191,375 90% $278,853 75% $253,183 $224,988 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Springfield, MO. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $207,394 to $253,183 with the average base salary of $224,988. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $230,264 to $362,411 with the average total cash compensation of $285,581.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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