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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.96/hr |
| 52 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $91K | $43.85/hr |
| 53 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $91K | $43.53/hr |
| 54 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 55 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $89K | $42.6/hr |
| 56 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $87K | $41.8/hr |
| 57 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.34/hr |
| 58 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $86K | $41.2/hr |
| 59 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.09/hr |
| 60 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $39.66/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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