As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Train Operator in Springfield, MO is $49,067, equivalent to $24 per hour, $944 weekly, or $4,089 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Train Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Train Operator in Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $39,170 to $61,072. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,887) and 75th percentile ($55,351), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,072 per year. This $11,464 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or Onboarding, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Train Operator often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 statewide for Train Operator 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
Train Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Train Operator Salary $39,170 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Train Operator Salary $43,887 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Train Operator Salary $49,067 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Train Operator Salary $55,351 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Train Operator Salary $61,072 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25% $43,887 10% $39,170 90% $61,072 75% $55,351 $49,067 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Train Operator

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Training Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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