Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Salaries in Columbus, IN

Comprehensive compensation, employment metrics, and cost-of-living purchasing power analysis for the Columbus, IN labor market.

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๐Ÿ™๏ธ Edinburgh ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Columbus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Clifford ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Elizabethtown ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Flat Rock ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Grammer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Greensburg ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hartsville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hope ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Jonesville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Scipio ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Seymour ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Taylorsville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Westport ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Nashville 46124
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๐Ÿ™๏ธ Edinburgh ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Columbus ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Clifford ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Elizabethtown ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Flat Rock ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Grammer ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Greensburg ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hartsville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hope ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Jonesville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Scipio ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Seymour ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Taylorsville ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Westport ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Nashville 46124
ZIP codes covered
๐Ÿ“ฎ 47201 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47202 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47203 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47226 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47232 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47234 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47236 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47240 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47244 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47246 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47247 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47273 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47274 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47280 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47283 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47448
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๐Ÿ“ฎ 47201 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47202 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47203 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47226 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47232 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47234 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47236 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47240 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47244 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47246 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47247 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47273 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47274 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47280 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47283 ๐Ÿ“ฎ 47448
Cost of Living (RPP)
90.2
U.S. Baseline = 100.0
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All Items90.2
Services97.3
Housing63.1
Goods94.8
Utilities86.3
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Occupation โ–ฒโ–ผ Median Salary โ–ฒโ–ผ Employment โ–ฒโ–ผ RPP-Adjusted โ–ฒโ–ผ Profile
โ–ถGeneral and Operations Managers $112,760 590 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMarketing Managers $166,610 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Managers $120,730 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAdministrative Services Managers $134,150 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFacilities Managers $110,720 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer and Information Systems Managers $139,430 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFinancial Managers $143,590 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Production Managers $130,490 360 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers N/A 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHuman Resources Managers $124,230 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถConstruction Managers $102,020 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถEducation Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,160 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถArchitectural and Engineering Managers $180,830 310 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Service Managers $69,800 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical and Health Services Managers $101,380 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,300 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSocial and Community Service Managers $71,220 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถManagers, All Other $147,910 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBuyers and Purchasing Agents $71,500 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCompliance Officers $78,770 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCost Estimators $80,800 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHuman Resources Specialists $62,330 340 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLabor Relations Specialists $38,920 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLogisticians $100,720 280 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProject Management Specialists $91,510 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถManagement Analysts $111,090 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTraining and Development Specialists $59,520 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMarket Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,390 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBusiness Operations Specialists, All Other $85,460 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAccountants and Auditors $78,740 330 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFinancial and Investment Analysts $91,040 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPersonal Financial Advisors $77,650 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLoan Officers $59,040 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Systems Analysts $103,800 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInformation Security Analysts $94,770 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Network Support Specialists $71,270 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer User Support Specialists $58,380 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators $86,050 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSoftware Developers $104,880 280 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Occupations, All Other $83,830 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถData Scientists $94,700 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChemical Engineers $109,190 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElectrical Engineers $99,960 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Engineers $97,480 910 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMechanical Engineers $127,700 1,000 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถEngineers, All Other N/A 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMechanical Drafters $61,730 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,230 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,020 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $82,460 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถClinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,460 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChemical Technicians $45,360 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOccupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,920 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,240 240 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถChild, Family, and School Social Workers $49,150 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHealthcare Social Workers $66,590 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,390 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSocial and Human Service Assistants $43,160 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLawyers $105,790 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถParalegals and Legal Assistants $50,500 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPreschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,640 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSelf-Enrichment Teachers $36,640 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTeaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,110 390 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMerchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,200 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCoaches and Scouts $36,490 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPublic Relations Specialists $62,770 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPharmacists $137,330 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysician Assistants $124,460 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysical Therapists $96,400 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRegistered Nurses $77,030 640 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNurse Practitioners $125,780 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysicians, All Other $369,300 130 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDental Hygienists $84,810 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPharmacy Technicians $38,370 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPsychiatric Technicians $40,990 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,400 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Records Specialists $49,270 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHome Health and Personal Care Aides $33,080 750 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถNursing Assistants $38,260 230 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPhysical Therapist Assistants $61,140 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDental Assistants $47,260 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Assistants $44,580 400 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirefighters $43,510 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPolice and Sheriffโ€™s Patrol Officers $72,500 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecurity Guards $34,630 250 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,640 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,250 280 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,490 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCooks, Restaurant $29,740 360 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Preparation Workers $32,150 200 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBartenders $23,700 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFast Food and Counter Workers $28,290 1,440 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถWaiters and Waitresses $26,340 490 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFood Servers, Nonrestaurant $32,340 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,670 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,360 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,360 420 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMaids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,400 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLandscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,900 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAnimal Caretakers $28,960 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,300 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,690 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRecreation Workers $30,420 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,880 340 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers N/A 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCashiers $29,280 900 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCounter and Rental Clerks $36,230 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถParts Salespersons $36,630 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRetail Salespersons $29,840 1,500 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInsurance Sales Agents $58,180 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,040 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,150 240 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $126,110 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,630 450 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถReal Estate Brokers $75,920 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,950 230 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBilling and Posting Clerks $44,780 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,660 360 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPayroll and Timekeeping Clerks $55,160 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTellers $37,110 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCustomer Service Representatives $42,700 600 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,850 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInterviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $46,600 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถReceptionists and Information Clerks $35,560 240 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $55,820 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPostal Service Mail Carriers $60,550 90 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $60,180 210 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,780 470 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถExecutive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $61,080 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMedical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,110 390 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSecretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,410 220 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInsurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $38,960 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOffice Clerks, General $45,620 790 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,940 150 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCarpenters $67,780 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCement Masons and Concrete Finishers $59,660 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถConstruction Laborers $53,900 310 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถOperating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,970 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถElectricians $79,670 290 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPainters, Construction and Maintenance $58,560 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $85,930 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถRoofers $59,400 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถSheet Metal Workers $65,010 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHighway Maintenance Workers $49,110 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,640 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive Body and Related Repairers $57,000 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,180 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,470 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,880 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTire Repairers and Changers $33,140 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,490 70 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Machinery Mechanics $63,770 490 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMaintenance Workers, Machinery $61,530 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMaintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,450 610 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,640 690 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMiscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,950 2,980 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถBakers $35,700 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถButchers and Meat Cutters $36,650 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถForging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,060 140 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,880 260 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,240 120 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMachinists $61,230 1,470 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,420 330 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,320 440 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถTool and Die Makers $71,180 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,320 310 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,650 180 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPlating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,280 240 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLaundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,140 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $37,450 60 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,890 50 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,030 900 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,620 190 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,300 230 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,590 610 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,770 40 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHelpers--Production Workers $42,210 100 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,570 170 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCommercial Pilots $99,250 N/A โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถDriver/Sales Workers $29,380 160 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,350 520 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLight Truck Drivers $42,470 210 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถShuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,960 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถAutomotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,660 30 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,780 210 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถCleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,350 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,510 1,310 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถMachine Feeders and Offbearers $45,700 80 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถPackers and Packagers, Hand $36,880 110 โ€” View profile โ†’
โ–ถStockers and Order Fillers $32,130 810 โ€” View profile โ†’