Median DOL Salary
$89,828
Total DOL Filings
247
Companies Hiring
57
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbia, MI$89,828
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbia, MI is 47.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 150 | $61,570 | Other | |
| SAITECH INC | 17 | $76,960 | Other | |
| CARFAX, Inc. | 13 | $90,323 | Other | |
| Rost Landscaping Inc. | 9 | $21,840 | Other | |
| THE FIBERSMITH COMPANY | 6 | $68,000 | Other | |
| NANOVA BIOMATERIALS INC. | 6 | $43,000 | Other | |
| Commercial Outdoor Specialists | 5 | $33,530 | Other | |
| Schneider Electric LLC | 5 | $88,858 | Other | |
| NANOVA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | 4 | $66,800 | Other | |
| Veterans United Home Loans | 4 | $100,000 | Other | |
| PlasmaDent, Inc. | 3 | $50,000 | Other | |
| Columbia College | 3 | $57,034 | Other | |
| Edge IT Corp | 3 | $74,800 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 3 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Lee's Market LLC | 2 | $42,994 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 2 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | 2 | $45,074 | Other | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL | 1 | $78,957 | Other | |
| SPIRIT OF 76 LLC | 1 | $51,000 | Other | |
| MFA OIL COMPANY | 1 | $56,100 | Other | |
| FairCom Corporation | 1 | $121,597 | Other | |
| Korean First Presbyterian Church of Columbia | 1 | $32,614 | Other | |
| JOB POINT | 1 | $36,500 | Other | |
| Majesco Software and Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $87,231 | Other | |
| UNIVERSAL RESEARCH SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | $48,045 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $195,000 | +93.6% | 11 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $180,000 | +71.8% | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,000 | -33.8% | 5 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $54,750 | -11.3% | 6 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $49,113 | -39.5% | 14 |
| Chemists | $49,011 | -39.8% | 6 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $48,568 | -24.4% | 9 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $21,840 | -42.4% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
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 Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Columbia, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbia, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $195,000 | $215,232 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $180,000 | $198,676 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,000 | $75,055 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $54,750 | $60,430 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $49,113 | $54,209 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Columbia, MI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Columbia, MI
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.