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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $126K | $60.63/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $126K | $60.47/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $124K | $59.84/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $124K | $59.73/hr |
| 15 | Sales Managers | Management | $121K | $58.05/hr |
| 16 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $113K | $54.21/hr |
| 17 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $111K | $53.41/hr |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | Management | $111K | $53.23/hr |
| 19 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.49/hr |
| 20 | Lawyers | Legal | $106K | $50.86/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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