Top Paying Jobs in Columbus, GA-AL
Columbus, GA-AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 26,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($229,990), Dentists, General ($196,310), Physicians, All Other ($191,360). The cost of living index is 89.3 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,088/month.
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89.3
Cost of living index
$1,088
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $230K | $110.57/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $196K | $94.38/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $191K | $92/hr |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $182K | $87.5/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $179K | $86.26/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $170K | $81.55/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $167K | $80.17/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $162K | $78.1/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $145K | $69.77/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $141K | $68.01/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Columbus
Cost of living vs. national average-10.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,088/mo
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