Median DOL Salary
$89,901
Total DOL Filings
1,434
Companies Hiring
347
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
COLUMBUS, GA$89,901
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in COLUMBUS, GA is 47.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in COLUMBUS
Highest-Paying Occupations in COLUMBUS
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $108,160 | -18.3% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,482 | -39.4% | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $77,190 | -20.3% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | -23.9% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $73,653 | N/A | 21 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $72,193 | -24.2% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,850 | -24.6% | 10 |
| Actuaries | $70,167 | N/A | 10 |
| Engineers, All Other | $69,000 | -40.4% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $67,916 | -8.1% | 14 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,799 | +21.9% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,000 | -43.8% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Georgia
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 Georgia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | 1,160 |
| Anesthesiologists | $206,890 | 600 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $194,210 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | 970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | 17,560 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | 22,720 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | 850 |
Salary Trend in COLUMBUS, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
COLUMBUS, GA has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $108,160 | $118,857 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,482 | $112,618 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $77,190 | $84,824 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | $82,418 |
| Management Analysts | $73,653 | $80,937 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.