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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.93/hr |
| 82 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $60K | $28.87/hr |
| 83 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.68/hr |
| 84 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $60K | $28.64/hr |
| 85 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.62/hr |
| 86 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 87 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.39/hr |
| 88 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.15/hr |
| 89 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $28.1/hr |
| 90 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $58K | $28.07/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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