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Wages by occupation in Columbus, OH
In Columbus, OH, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,510 in May 2024, with 1,085,150 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Columbus, OH, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,510 in May 2024, with 1,085,150 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $231,590 for Physicians, All Other, the lowest $22,500 for Occupational Therapy Aides. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 32,270 jobs at a median of $28,940. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 4,320 | $231,590 | $67,410 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | — | $224,150 | $186,970 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 29-1241 | — | $222,280 | $87,040 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 970 | $212,690 | $104,080 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 760 | $197,350 | $181,490 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 3,460 | $166,320 | $105,370 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | — | $162,410 | $121,240 | $215,180 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 80 | $143,020 | $83,980 | $212,900 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 60 | $138,590 | $123,400 | $189,370 | evidence → |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 80 | $138,270 | $92,500 | $210,580 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | — | $137,820 | $83,100 | $210,610 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 5,840 | $136,840 | $80,950 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | 40 | $136,360 | $119,440 | $161,650 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 300 | $134,560 | $60,270 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 100 | $134,260 | $52,480 | $231,320 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 2,740 | $133,650 | $45,670 | $161,820 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 2,040 | $133,500 | $78,380 | $220,480 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 3,870 | $133,050 | $73,310 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 220 | $132,970 | $79,290 | $191,880 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 5,060 | $132,810 | $75,210 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 460 | $132,310 | $85,010 | $175,300 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 620 | $132,280 | $41,930 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 850 | $130,730 | $100,060 | $173,460 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 50 | $128,650 | $75,630 | $139,670 | evidence → |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers 17-2031 | 220 | $128,220 | $81,180 | $166,910 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 570 | $127,930 | $85,080 | $207,790 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 690 | $127,720 | $59,370 | $211,110 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 2,110 | $127,400 | $65,790 | $216,000 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 2,920 | $127,020 | $79,040 | $156,000 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 1,230 | $126,850 | $71,430 | $189,490 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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