Springfield, MO jobs, layoffs and employers
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Show me jobs near meJobs in Springfield
- Accounts Payable SpecialistOzarks Technical Community College
- Director of Payer ContractingCorcoranconsultants
- Civil Engineer - Site DesignOlsson
- Licensed Civil Engineer - Site DesignOlsson
- Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Site DesignOlsson
- Licensed Civil Engineer (Airports)Olsson
- Entry-Level Engineer - Water/WastewaterOlsson
- Project Engineer - Site DesignOlsson
- Specialty Account Manager, Symbravo (Springfield, MO)Axsome Therapeutics
- President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), University AdvancementConfidential
Employers hiring most in Springfield
- O'Reilly Auto Parts32 open roles
- Coxhealth14 open roles
- Jack Henry & Associates10 open roles
- Curia Global6 open roles
- Maximus5 open roles
- Drury University4 open roles
- Olsson4 open roles
- State of Missouri4 open roles
- BAYADA Home Health Care3 open roles
- Digital Monitoring Products3 open roles
Springfield layoffs
2
Layoff notices, last 12 months
336
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Mechanical Services, Inc. | Springfield | 53 | — | State record | |
| Timken BeltsTakes effect Jul 31, 2026 | Springfield | 283 | — | State record |
Colleges in Springfield
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Public 4-year | 20,000+ |
| Drury University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Evangel University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Cox College | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Evangel University-College of Online Learning | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| Mission University | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Job fairs and business events in Springfield
Hiring events, career workshops and business events in Springfield.
- FundingNov 12, 2026 · Springfield, MO · Free
Small Business Planning and Funding: A National Veterans Small Business Week Workshop
SBDC / SBA partner: Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University
Conferences in Springfield
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Springfield. No dates announced yet for the next edition.
- Missouri Library Association Annual Conference
Usually October (next dates not announced) · Springfield, MO
Ticket $195 to $415. 2026: member $245-$285 full conference, non-member $375-$415
Where Springfield ranks
Where Springfield placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #3Best cities for remote-friendly jobs19% · of 100
- #6Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest22% · of 54
- #7Best college towns for junior jobs in the Midwest42% · of 51
- #7Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs40% · of 100
- #9Best cities for junior jobs in the Midwest40% · of 69
- #18Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest1.0% · of 67
Greene County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 3.9% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 3.3% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.1%, down 0.2 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+5,816 jobs), construction (+400 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: information (−812 jobs), professional & technical (−585 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Springfield. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Springfield longstanding business to close this November after nearly 80 yearsKYTV on MSN · Nov 4, 2026
- 23 dental office closures in 2026Becker's Dental Review · Nov 4, 2026
- 6 dental office closures in 40 daysBecker's Dental Review · Oct 14, 2026
Learn and get funded in Springfield
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Springfield. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Missouri? How to file for unemployment in Missouri (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
- Ozark Region Workforce Development Board
Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster
Springfield Job Center
Springfield · Comprehensive · 417-887-4343
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Greene County economy
3.1%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.3% the month before
159,200
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
301,121
people in Greene County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$57,488
median household income
Source: Census ACS
39%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Laid off or looking for work in Springfield?
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See your options after a layoffSources: Layoff notices from Missouri’s published record; job counts from our live job board, taken from employers’ own career sites; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers; Census Bureau and BLS for county figures. Missouri unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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