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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $76K | $36.37/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $35.89/hr |
| 53 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $73K | $34.86/hr |
| 54 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.38/hr |
| 55 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $71K | $34.27/hr |
| 56 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $71K | $34.24/hr |
| 57 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $71K | $34.22/hr |
| 58 | Food Service Managers | Management | $70K | $33.56/hr |
| 59 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $68K | $32.59/hr |
| 60 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $67K | $32.02/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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