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
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Managers | Management | $136K | $65.55/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.84/hr |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $133K | $63.71/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $131K | $62.92/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $129K | $61.79/hr |
| 16 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $126K | $60.76/hr |
| 17 | Facilities Managers | Management | $126K | $60.35/hr |
| 18 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $122K | $58.57/hr |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $122K | $58.43/hr |
| 20 | Database Administrators | Technology | $120K | $57.57/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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