Median DOL Salary
$75,337
Total DOL Filings
10,921
Companies Hiring
611
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbus, IN$75,337
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbus, IN is 23.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbus
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbus
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $97,282 | -32.9% | 100 |
| Financial Managers | $95,691 | -27.7% | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,141 | -30.1% | 75 |
| Purchasing Managers | $93,909 | -22.3% | 26 |
| Human Resources Managers | $92,984 | -26.4% | 6 |
| Marketing Managers | $91,600 | -29.9% | 56 |
| Management Analysts | $88,800 | -1.3% | 89 |
| Managers, All Other | $85,920 | +8.7% | 21 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $85,920 | -17.7% | 71 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,951 | +8.8% | 16 |
| Sales Managers | $83,600 | -34% | 7 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $83,600 | -20.6% | 31 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $78,350 | -26% | 132 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,880 | -24.6% | 16 |
| Chemical Engineers | $72,946 | -36.9% | 41 |
| Materials Engineers | $70,700 | -28.1% | 44 |
| Statisticians | $70,400 | -37.7% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,200 | -30.9% | 648 |
| Engineers, All Other | $70,000 | -34% | 45 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $69,433 | -26% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
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 Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in Columbus, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbus, IN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $97,282 | $106,903 |
| Financial Managers | $95,691 | $105,154 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $94,141 | $103,452 |
| Purchasing Managers | $93,909 | $103,197 |
| Human Resources Managers | $92,984 | $102,180 |
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.