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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $105K | $50.42/hr |
| 22 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 23 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.05/hr |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 25 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.42/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.06/hr |
| 27 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $99K | N/A |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $98K | N/A |
| 29 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 30 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $97K | $46.86/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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