Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Columbus
331 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Columbus belongs to Nurse Anesthetists, at $229,990 per year. The lowest published median is $20,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $229,990 | — | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $196,310 | 60 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $191,360 | 320 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $181,990 | 50 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $179,420 | 90 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $169,630 | 70 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,750 | 300 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,450 | 90 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $145,120 | 110 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $141,460 | 340 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $136,340 | 270 | |
| 12 | Pharmacists | $132,790 | 300 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $132,510 | 70 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $130,870 | 140 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $128,520 | 150 | |
| 16 | Computer Network Architects | $126,380 | 100 | |
| 17 | Facilities Managers | $125,530 | 70 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $121,830 | 30 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,530 | 370 | |
| 20 | Database Administrators | $119,740 | 40 | |
| 21 | Database Architects | $118,880 | 30 | |
| 22 | Engineers, All Other | $118,770 | 50 | |
| 23 | Psychologists, All Other | $118,710 | 30 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $117,030 | 80 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $116,150 | 1,050 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,800 | 2,080 |
| Bartenders | $20,940 | 380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,300 | 4,060 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,580 | — |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,670 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,140 | 170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,890 | 360 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $25,090 | 80 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,540 | 90 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,740 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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