Median DOL Salary
$58,627
Total DOL Filings
19
Companies Hiring
4
Cost of Living Index
92.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbia, KY$58,627
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbia, KY is 3.8% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Wilson College | 17 | $35,600 | Other | |
| T.J. SAMSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 1 | $400,000 | Other | |
| IMAGE ANALYSIS INC | 1 | $68,640 | Other | |
| WESTLAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 1 | $36,650 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $25,375 | -30.3% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Kentucky
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Kentucky.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,100 | 310 |
| Pediatricians, General | $237,740 | 260 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $231,240 | 510 |
| Psychiatrists | $229,630 | 200 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $212,430 | 1,050 |
| Podiatrists | $198,990 | 60 |
| Physicists | $168,660 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $146,630 | 2,950 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $138,620 | 420 |
| Dentists, General | $135,550 | 910 |
Salary Trend in Columbia, KY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbia, KY has a cost of living index of 92.9, which is 7.1% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,643 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $25,375 | $27,314 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.