Top Paying Jobs in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 157,290 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($609,450), Anesthesiologists ($441,230), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($331,600). The cost of living index is 95.47 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,430/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.47
Cost of living index
$1,430
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $609K | $293.01/hr |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $441K | $212.13/hr |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $332K | $159.42/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $285K | $137.15/hr |
| 5 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $269K | $129.53/hr |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $250K | $120.19/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $232K | $111.45/hr |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $221K | $106.22/hr |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $215K | $103.25/hr |
| 10 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $180K | $86.45/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,430/mo
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