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 Ohio with 931,551 residents. The median household earns $67,084 a year and the median rent is $1,383 a month, which is 24.7% of the median household income. It is part of the Columbus, OH metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,105,580 jobs.
There are 525 federal postings open in Ohio (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 31,590 | 1.15 | $28,670 | $23,580 | $35,210 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 30,510 | 1.27 | $83,900 | $67,720 | $105,770 | -14% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 30,130 | 1.50 | $39,040 | $31,300 | $50,480 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 29,070 | 1.17 | $102,590 | $50,440 | $221,270 | -3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 27,580 | 0.90 | $34,880 | $28,850 | $42,110 | -3% |
| Retail Salespersons | 26,850 | 0.97 | $33,780 | $26,470 | $46,780 | -5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 25,800 | 1.23 | $41,200 | $32,520 | $52,370 | +2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18,550 | 1.01 | $46,350 | $33,190 | $62,340 | +4% |
| Office Clerks, General | 18,110 | 1.03 | $44,830 | $26,790 | $64,600 | -0% |
| Cashiers | 17,790 | 0.81 | $30,140 | $26,100 | $36,910 | -8% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 16,110 | 1.10 | $61,720 | $46,510 | $90,080 | +5% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 15,900 | 0.99 | $37,490 | $24,370 | $63,250 | +6% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,130 | 0.90 | $37,310 | $29,340 | $49,360 | +1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 13,640 | 1.37 | $46,540 | $32,320 | $66,160 | +4% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 11,910 | 2.16 | $46,780 | $39,010 | $66,900 | +1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 11,410 | 1.11 | $81,700 | $56,610 | $132,330 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 10,970 | 1.01 | $52,800 | $35,860 | $76,700 | +6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 10,780 | 1.24 | $37,790 | $27,590 | $57,990 | -14% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 10,040 | 1.30 | $82,030 | $49,990 | $131,400 | -1% |
| Nursing Assistants | 10,020 | 0.97 | $42,970 | $37,510 | $47,230 | +2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 3,830 | 1.57 | $214,760 | $70,830 | $465,130 | -19% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,410 | 4.15 | $175,690 | $60,300 | $216,270 | +43% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,330 | 0.91 | $167,630 | $105,720 | $270,450 | -4% |
| Dentists, General | 780 | 0.88 | $166,180 | $64,100 | $306,960 | -3% |
| Chief Executives | 1,160 | 0.80 | $162,910 | $90,330 | $433,150 | -24% |
| Financial Managers | 5,750 | 0.96 | $145,630 | $91,210 | $267,050 | -13% |
| Purchasing Managers | 560 | 0.93 | $141,490 | $93,360 | $221,230 | -4% |
| Sales Managers | 4,460 | 0.98 | $138,580 | $77,750 | $254,150 | -7% |
| Lawyers | 4,960 | 0.93 | $137,810 | $79,510 | $235,150 | -14% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,140 | 0.99 | $137,550 | $97,820 | $212,220 | +1% |
| Marketing Managers | 2,330 | 0.83 | $134,420 | $82,950 | $224,440 | -19% |
| Pharmacists | 2,610 | 1.14 | $133,960 | $50,450 | $166,620 | -5% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,680 | 0.38 | $131,580 | $67,970 | $216,720 | -7% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,270 | 1.00 | $131,260 | $85,410 | $180,790 | -2% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,870 | 1.19 | $131,100 | $89,150 | $220,890 | -12% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2,410 | 0.78 | $129,940 | $60,150 | $162,930 | +11% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,140 | 1.37 | $124,580 | $99,960 | $150,250 | -6% |
| Veterinarians | 850 | 1.42 | $123,270 | $47,990 | $208,390 | -5% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,650 | 1.22 | $122,600 | $75,820 | $174,670 | -5% |
| Software Developers | 9,880 | 0.82 | $122,340 | $80,130 | $170,000 | -10% |
These figures are for the whole Columbus, OH metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $51,340 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.3% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.4% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.5% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 6.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,084 |
| Income per person | $37,923 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,383 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.7% |
| Median home value | $279,900 |
| Homeowners | 45.9% |
| Poverty rate | 17.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 95.5 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $51,340 |
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 2.75%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 38.7% |
| Born abroad | 15.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 69.7% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.6 | 27 | 65 |
| Feb | -1.4 | 29 | 62 |
| Mar | 4.0 | 39 | 85 |
| Apr | 10.7 | 51 | 94 |
| May | 16.5 | 62 | 105 |
| Jun | 21.2 | 70 | 104 |
| Jul | 23.4 | 74 | 93 |
| Aug | 23.1 | 74 | 78 |
| Sep | 19.3 | 67 | 77 |
| Oct | 12.1 | 54 | 77 |
| Nov | 5.2 | 41 | 71 |
| Dec | -0.1 | 32 | 74 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | OH | 66 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
| Cincinnati | OH | 100 mi | 311,224 | $52,909 | $1,001 |
| Akron | OH | 108 mi | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 |
| Toledo | OH | 120 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Cleveland | OH | 124 mi | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 |
| Fort Wayne | IN | 137 mi | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 |
| Lexington | KY | 156 mi | 329,437 | $69,989 | $1,281 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 162 mi | 304,759 | $65,742 | $1,261 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 163 mi | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 |
| Detroit | MI | 166 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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931,551 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,383 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.7% of the median household income.
$67,084 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.3% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Ohio. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.