Top Paying Jobs in Columbus, IN
Columbus, IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,160 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($369,300), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($180,830), Marketing Managers ($166,610). The cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,415/month.
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Avg. median salary
93
Cost of living index
$1,415
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $369K | $177.55/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $181K | $86.94/hr |
| 3 | Marketing Managers | Management | $167K | $80.1/hr |
| 4 | Managers, All Other | Management | $148K | $71.11/hr |
| 5 | Financial Managers | Management | $144K | $69.04/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $139K | $67.03/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $66.02/hr |
| 8 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $134K | $64.5/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $130K | $62.74/hr |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $128K | $61.4/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Columbus
Cost of living vs. national average-7.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,415/mo
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