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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.31/hr |
| 42 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $82K | $39.65/hr |
| 43 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.85/hr |
| 44 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.3/hr |
| 45 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.87/hr |
| 46 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.85/hr |
| 47 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.33/hr |
| 48 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $77K | $37.03/hr |
| 49 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $77K | $36.99/hr |
| 50 | Real Estate Brokers | Sales | $76K | $36.5/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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