Top Paying Jobs in Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 47,460 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($374,300), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($296,020), Anesthesiologists ($290,620). The cost of living index is 93.66 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,276/month.
$119K
Avg. median salary
93.66
Cost of living index
$1,276
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Columbia
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 62 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $100K | $48.17/hr |
| 63 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $100K | $48.06/hr |
| 64 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48/hr |
| 65 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 66 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 67 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $98K | $47.35/hr |
| 68 | Facilities Managers | Management | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 69 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 70 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.22/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Columbia
Cost of living vs. national average-6.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,276/mo
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