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.
$136K
Avg. median salary
95.47
Cost of living index
$1,430
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Columbus
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.24/hr |
| 92 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 93 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.72/hr |
| 94 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 95 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $99K | $47.66/hr |
| 96 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 97 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 98 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 99 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $99K | $47.5/hr |
| 100 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.43/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Columbus
Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,430/mo
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