Jobs, pay and daily life in Columbus, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Columbus is a city in Georgia with 203,711 residents. The median household earns $58,073 a year and the median rent is $1,106 a month, which is 22.9% of the median household income. It is part of the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 116,380 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,060 | 1.41 | $23,300 | $19,580 | $30,670 | -25% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,580 | 1.23 | $28,180 | $21,520 | $38,550 | -20% |
| Cashiers | 2,900 | 1.25 | $26,980 | $21,250 | $31,800 | -18% |
| Registered Nurses | 2,790 | 1.10 | $82,500 | $65,090 | $101,610 | -15% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,490 | 1.13 | $36,910 | $26,060 | $46,520 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,150 | 1.02 | $31,690 | $28,260 | $45,130 | -15% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,150 | 1.10 | $37,330 | $28,450 | $48,590 | -17% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,140 | 0.81 | $82,330 | $43,430 | $208,490 | -22% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,080 | 1.22 | $20,800 | $15,080 | $43,160 | -41% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,720 | 0.93 | $37,340 | $25,990 | $52,450 | -17% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,660 | 0.52 | $28,810 | $22,480 | $44,120 | -20% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,450 | 0.88 | $30,320 | $21,610 | $38,170 | -18% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,440 | 1.57 | $36,180 | $27,030 | $57,430 | -18% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,430 | 1.25 | $42,970 | $28,930 | $62,910 | -13% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,400 | 1.72 | $77,540 | $38,990 | $131,760 | -7% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,340 | 1.29 | $61,360 | $47,930 | $77,070 | -4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,300 | 1.02 | $37,570 | $24,740 | $58,530 | -21% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,180 | 0.76 | $47,570 | $36,550 | $72,320 | -19% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,160 | 1.38 | $37,440 | $27,480 | $68,700 | -23% |
| Security Guards | 1,150 | 1.20 | $29,720 | $26,680 | $53,870 | -22% |
These figures are for the whole Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $43,540 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.3% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9.1% |
| Public administration | 7.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.5% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Other services | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,073 |
| Income per person | $33,739 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,106 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 22.9% |
| Median home value | $193,900 |
| Homeowners | 50.8% |
| Poverty rate | 19.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 89.3 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $43,540 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.19%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 30.5% |
| Born abroad | 5.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 56.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 | 45 | 102 |
| Feb | 9.2 | 49 | 117 |
| Mar | 13.2 | 56 | 118 |
| Apr | 17.5 | 64 | 114 |
| May | 22.2 | 72 | 93 |
| Jun | 26.1 | 79 | 110 |
| Jul | 27.5 | 82 | 122 |
| Aug | 27.2 | 81 | 112 |
| Sep | 24.2 | 76 | 86 |
| Oct | 18.7 | 66 | 72 |
| Nov | 12.5 | 54 | 93 |
| Dec | 8.8 | 48 | 138 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 72 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Montgomery | AL | 82 mi | 197,494 | $56,811 | $1,089 |
| Atlanta | GA | 90 mi | 520,066 | $88,165 | $1,765 |
| Birmingham | AL | 132 mi | 198,173 | $46,051 | $1,107 |
| Athens | GA | 132 mi | 127,345 | $52,974 | $1,219 |
| Tallahassee | FL | 147 mi | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 |
| Augusta | GA | 173 mi | 201,528 | $55,485 | $1,142 |
| Chattanooga | TN | 178 mi | 185,783 | $64,523 | $1,256 |
| Huntsville | AL | 183 mi | 222,791 | $74,714 | $1,171 |
| Savannah | GA | 218 mi | 147,898 | $57,137 | $1,382 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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203,711 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,106 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 22.9% of the median household income.
$58,073 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.3% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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