Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Columbus
187 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Columbus belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $369,300 per year. The lowest published median is $23,640.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $369,300 | 130 | |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $180,830 | 310 | |
| 3 | Marketing Managers | $166,610 | 40 | |
| 4 | Managers, All Other | $147,910 | 40 | |
| 5 | Financial Managers | $143,590 | 180 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,430 | 90 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $137,330 | 50 | |
| 8 | Administrative Services Managers | $134,150 | 80 | |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | $130,490 | 360 | |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineers | $127,700 | 1,000 | |
| 11 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $126,110 | 60 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,780 | 170 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $124,460 | 60 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $124,230 | 60 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $120,730 | 130 | |
| 16 | General and Operations Managers | $112,760 | 590 | |
| 17 | Management Analysts | $111,090 | 110 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $110,720 | 90 | |
| 19 | Chemical Engineers | $109,190 | 40 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $105,790 | 70 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $104,880 | 280 | |
| 22 | Computer Systems Analysts | $103,800 | 130 | |
| 23 | Construction Managers | $102,020 | 40 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,380 | 170 | |
| 25 | Logisticians | $100,720 | 280 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,640 | 90 |
| Bartenders | $23,700 | 150 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,340 | 490 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,360 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,670 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,290 | 1,440 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,960 | 80 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $29,140 | 60 |
| Cashiers | $29,280 | 900 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $29,350 | 110 |
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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