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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Avg. median salary
89.3
Cost of living index
$1,088
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 92 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $65K | $31.21/hr |
| 93 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $65K | $31.05/hr |
| 94 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.75/hr |
| 95 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.48/hr |
| 96 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.41/hr |
| 97 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 98 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $63K | $30.37/hr |
| 99 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.29/hr |
| 100 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $63K | $30.25/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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