Salaries in Columbus, IN

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Columbus, IN • 207 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $369,300130
      Dentists, General $204,61040
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $178,720
      Financial Managers $152,950170
      Sales Managers $140,510190
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $139,790150
      Marketing Managers $134,64060
      Chemical Engineers $131,51060
      Pharmacists $130,35050
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $127,95090
      Nurse Practitioners $126,790120
      Physician Assistants $125,79040
      Human Resources Managers $124,55060
      Computer Network Architects $109,69030
      General and Operations Managers $109,650590
      Mechanical Engineers $108,0401,340
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $107,510100
      Facilities Managers $106,36060
      Lawyers $104,32060
      Managers, All Other $104,13030
      Industrial Engineers $103,2401,240
      Software Developers $103,080230
      Industrial Production Managers $101,850390
      Commercial Pilots $99,250
      Electrical Engineers $98,080110
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,46040
      Personal Financial Advisors $96,88070
      Medical and Health Services Managers $96,530160
      Administrative Services Managers $96,02080
      Construction Managers $95,98030
      Data Scientists $95,68040
      Information Security Analysts $94,77040
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $93,76080
      Project Management Specialists $93,140140
      Occupational Therapists $92,89060
      Computer Occupations, All Other $89,30030
      Financial and Investment Analysts $88,44060
      Engineers, All Other $85,250110
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,530120
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,880110
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,20090
      Dental Hygienists $82,99090
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $82,93070
      Management Analysts $82,67090
      Computer Programmers $82,51030
      Electricians $80,850270
      Logisticians $80,010180
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,65060
      Physical Therapists $79,39090
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,35080
      Accountants and Auditors $79,000370
      Labor Relations Specialists $78,08050
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,400170
      Registered Nurses $76,160710
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,060130
      Real Estate Brokers $75,92030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,310240
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,650480
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,360150
      Computer Network Support Specialists $73,34070
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,79030
      Cost Estimators $69,04040
      Mechanical Drafters $67,38080
      Technical Writers $67,31030
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,780320
      Compliance Officers $66,64050
      Carpenters $66,040210
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,750200
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $64,700830
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,340170
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,290470
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $64,18060
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,940100
      Tool and Die Makers $63,750170
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340630
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,080470
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $61,94050
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,39060
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,23030
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $60,99050
      Social and Community Service Managers $60,69040
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,67040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,37050
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $59,98060
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,55040
      Food Service Managers $59,52070
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,35040
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $59,17090
      Sheet Metal Workers $59,15080
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,99060
      Human Resources Specialists $58,970340
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,530190
      Public Relations Specialists $58,48040
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,460200
      Insurance Sales Agents $58,260100
      Loan Officers $57,94050
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,160570
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,950370
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $55,65050
      Machinists $55,320920
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,450160
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $54,020150
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,77050
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,340200
      Graphic Designers $53,02030
      Computer User Support Specialists $52,860160
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,52080
      Construction Laborers $52,520300
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,060140
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,75070
      Training and Development Specialists $50,15090
      Highway Maintenance Workers $49,11030
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,95090
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,840510
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,80060
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,39040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,15040
      Medical Records Specialists $46,97060
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,630310
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,56040
      Glaziers $46,47040
      Roofers $46,46040
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,330260
      Dental Assistants $46,010110
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,610100
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550170
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,39030
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,310290
      Chemical Technicians $45,04050
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,930380
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,920620
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $44,89050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,53030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,420240
      Social and Human Service Assistants $44,020160
      Firefighters $44,02080
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $43,770110
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,290550
      Customer Service Representatives $43,220590
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060250
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,650250
      Office Clerks, General $42,490800
      Rehabilitation Counselors $42,12050
      Billing and Posting Clerks $42,070100
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,880140
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $41,000140
      Helpers--Production Workers $40,920130
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,6402,500
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,58050
      Psychiatric Technicians $39,520150
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,50060
      Light Truck Drivers $39,250250
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,010160
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,610220
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $38,60050
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,090280
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,080370
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,0101,140
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,77090
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,610360
      Medical Assistants $37,170410
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,170400
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,080
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,990110
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,980170
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,730180
      Coaches and Scouts $36,49030
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $36,31060
      Nursing Assistants $36,180280
      Security Guards $36,100230
      Tellers $35,900150
      Bakers $35,70040
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,510230
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,50040
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,42040
      Parts Salespersons $35,250120
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,96030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,850110
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,930380
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,81050
      Counter and Rental Clerks $33,260110
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,140120
      Tire Repairers and Changers $33,14040
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,140780
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,040840
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,31030
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,740160
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,100350
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,97060
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,32030
      Food Preparation Workers $28,940210
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,910100
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,900200
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,86070
      Retail Salespersons $28,6901,530
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $28,430130
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,410330
      Cashiers $28,260850
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,730140
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,4401,640
      Recreation Workers $26,63090
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,180150
      Animal Caretakers $24,56080
      Waiters and Waitresses $24,190520
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,92080
      Bartenders $22,740130
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,69060