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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.92/hr |
| 62 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $66K | $31.55/hr |
| 63 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $65K | $31.25/hr |
| 64 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $65K | $31.24/hr |
| 65 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $64K | $30.78/hr |
| 66 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.66/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $63K | $30.36/hr |
| 68 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $63K | $30.18/hr |
| 69 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $62K | $30/hr |
| 70 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.97/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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