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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.37/hr |
| 42 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.34/hr |
| 43 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 44 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $98K | N/A |
| 45 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $97K | $46.77/hr |
| 46 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 47 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $95K | $45.74/hr |
| 48 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.47/hr |
| 49 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $94K | $44.97/hr |
| 50 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $92K | $44.31/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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