Median DOL Salary
$84,538
Total DOL Filings
32,663
Companies Hiring
3,654
Cost of Living Index
94.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbus, OH$84,538
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbus, OH is 38.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbus
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbus
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $198,141 | N/A | 5 |
| Chief Executives | $193,170 | -7.4% | 8 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $180,000 | +127.5% | 123 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $161,000 | +110% | 44 |
| Dentists, General | $132,500 | -14.8% | 8 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $130,977 | +24.7% | 6 |
| Software Developers | $128,800 | +19.6% | 22 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,800 | -22.9% | 112 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,000 | -25% | 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $111,500 | -16% | 14 |
| Lawyers | $110,000 | -12.3% | 7 |
| Veterinarians | $108,756 | -11.7% | 16 |
| Purchasing Managers | $107,349 | -16.9% | 7 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,558 | -15.8% | 12 |
| Financial Managers | $105,248 | -21.1% | 18 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,352 | +7.8% | 12 |
| Pharmacists | $101,615 | -24.4% | 10 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,185 | +22.4% | 8 |
| Prosthodontists | $98,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $96,179 | -2.8% | 74 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Ohio
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 Ohio.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,300 | 21,770 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $224,290 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,600 | 1,780 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $220,390 | 550 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,350 | 2,460 |
| Orthodontists | $211,410 | 380 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,130 | 3,070 |
| Chief Executives | $208,590 | 4,430 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $169,990 | 1,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,260 | 14,110 |
Salary Trend in Columbus, OH
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbus, OH has a cost of living index of 94.0, which is 6% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $106,383 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $198,141 | $210,788 |
| Chief Executives | $193,170 | $205,499 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $180,000 | $191,489 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $161,000 | $171,277 |
| Dentists, General | $132,500 | $140,957 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Columbus, OH stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Columbus, OH
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.