Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Columbus, OH
Careers in Columbus, OH: pay and employment for 511 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18140), which includes Columbus and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Columbus city limits.
Quick answer
In the Columbus, OH metropolitan area (CBSA 18140), BLS OEWS counted 1,105,580 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,340 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($214,760), IT Manager ($167,630), CEO ($162,910). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (31,590), Registered Nurse (30,510), Stocker (30,130).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Columbus, OH metropolitan area at 95.5 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$214,760 median · 3,830 employed
- IT Manager$167,630 median · 4,330 employed
- CEO$162,910 median · 1,160 employed
- Financial Manager$145,630 median · 5,750 employed
- Purchasing Manager$141,490 median · 560 employed
- Sales Manager$138,580 median · 4,460 employed
- Lawyer$137,810 median · 4,960 employed
- Marketing Manager$134,420 median · 2,330 employed
- Pharmacist$133,960 median · 2,610 employed
- Managers, All Other$131,580 median · 1,680 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers31,590 employed · $28,670 median
- Registered Nurse30,510 employed · $83,900 median
- Stocker30,130 employed · $39,040 median
- Operations Manager29,070 employed · $102,590 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides27,580 employed · $34,880 median
- Sales Associate26,850 employed · $33,780 median
- Material Handler25,800 employed · $41,200 median
- Customer Service Representative18,550 employed · $46,350 median
- Office Clerks, General18,110 employed · $44,830 median
- Cashier17,790 employed · $30,140 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,750 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105,360 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$100,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,230 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83,590 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,360 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$81,760 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,800 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$79,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Heavy Equipment Operator$78,950 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Columbus, OH
Registered Nurse$83,900 medianDental Hygienist$96,880 medianLPN$61,910 medianReal Estate Agent$41,970 medianCRNA$231,810 medianSurgical Tech$64,120 medianMedical Assistant$44,140 medianProject Manager$98,660 medianNurse Practitioner$124,580 medianPhlebotomist$41,330 medianCNA$42,970 medianMRI Tech$90,530 median
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All 511 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Columbus, OH | $28,670U.S. $31,200 | $29,580 | 31,590 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Columbus, OH | $83,900U.S. $97,550 | $88,780 | 30,510 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Columbus, OH | $39,040U.S. $37,330 | $41,060 | 30,130 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Columbus, OH | $102,590U.S. $105,770 | $130,510 | 29,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Columbus, OH | $34,880U.S. $35,800 | $35,230 | 27,580 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Columbus, OH | $33,780U.S. $35,410 | $35,940 | 26,850 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Columbus, OH | $41,200U.S. $40,240 | $42,130 | 25,800 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Columbus, OH | $46,350U.S. $44,770 | $47,340 | 18,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Columbus, OH | $44,830U.S. $45,010 | $45,360 | 18,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Columbus, OH | $30,140U.S. $32,880 | $31,650 | 17,790 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Columbus, OH | $61,720U.S. $58,640 | $64,760 | 16,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Columbus, OH | $37,490U.S. $35,230 | $43,070 | 15,900 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Columbus, OH | $37,310U.S. $36,840 | $38,780 | 14,130 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Columbus, OH | $46,540U.S. $44,650 | $46,400 | 13,640 | n/a | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Columbus, OH | $46,780U.S. $46,420 | $51,070 | 11,910 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Columbus, OH | $81,700U.S. $83,680 | $91,910 | 11,410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Columbus, OH | $52,800U.S. $49,590 | $55,070 | 10,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Columbus, OH | $37,790U.S. $44,080 | $41,890 | 10,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Columbus, OH | $82,030U.S. $83,050 | $89,420 | 10,040 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Columbus, OH | $42,970U.S. $42,260 | $42,030 | 10,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Columbus, OH | $78,150U.S. $63,970 | $77,060 | 9,950 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Columbus, OH | $122,340U.S. $135,980 | $123,630 | 9,880 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Columbus, OH | $47,870U.S. $47,540 | $48,610 | 9,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Columbus, OH | $66,970U.S. $69,500 | $70,890 | 9,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Columbus, OH | $35,800U.S. $38,020 | $40,280 | 9,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Columbus, OH | $81,400U.S. $72,040 | $85,780 | 9,210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Columbus, OH | $51,170U.S. $50,670 | $53,180 | 9,000 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Columbus, OH | $67,410U.S. $72,080 | $81,680 | 8,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Columbus, OH | $36,590U.S. $37,390 | $36,910 | 8,600 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Columbus, OH | $59,390U.S. $69,990 | $72,980 | 8,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Columbus, OH | $35,900U.S. $36,780 | $36,940 | 8,270 | n/a | n/a |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Columbus, OH | $90,010U.S. $101,860 | $99,750 | 7,840 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Columbus, OH | $75,440U.S. $75,940 | $79,840 | 7,740 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Columbus, OH | $98,660U.S. $102,320 | $104,990 | 7,680 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Columbus, OH | $61,910U.S. $64,400 | $63,330 | 7,270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Columbus, OH | $64,700U.S. $63,190 | $69,240 | 7,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Columbus, OH | $43,800U.S. $44,860 | $45,480 | 7,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Columbus, OH | $47,150U.S. $48,520 | $52,490 | 6,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Columbus, OH | $39,100U.S. $39,150 | $41,450 | 6,820 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,410U.S. $64,370 | $73,150 | 6,640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Columbus, OH | $46,290U.S. $45,260 | $47,790 | 6,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Columbus, OH | $38,090U.S. $36,280 | $38,340 | 6,050 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Columbus, OH | $36,910U.S. $38,010 | $37,510 | 5,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Columbus, OH | $77,010U.S. $78,760 | $81,140 | 5,880 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Columbus, OH | $44,140U.S. $45,690 | $43,420 | 5,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Columbus, OH | $145,630U.S. $166,570 | $164,700 | 5,750 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Columbus, OH | $60,540U.S. $47,120 | $62,410 | 5,590 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Columbus, OH | $62,260U.S. $62,890 | $65,420 | 5,570 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Columbus, OH | $46,220U.S. $45,930 | $45,490 | 5,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Columbus, OH | $82,360U.S. $79,920 | $85,630 | 5,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Columbus, OH | $107,520U.S. $123,860 | $128,660 | 5,370 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Columbus, OH | $100,890U.S. $76,210 | $89,230 | 5,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Columbus, OH | $33,770U.S. $35,510 | $33,440 | 5,170 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Columbus, OH | $37,000U.S. $34,340 | $42,640 | 5,030 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Columbus, OH | $62,540U.S. $61,860 | $67,070 | 4,960 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Columbus, OH | $137,810U.S. $159,670 | $154,090 | 4,960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Columbus, OH | $35,370U.S. $38,140 | $34,960 | 4,890 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Columbus, OH | $107,230U.S. $105,850 | $114,490 | 4,660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Columbus, OH | $138,580U.S. $148,270 | $154,460 | 4,460 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Columbus, OH | $47,130U.S. $48,570 | $50,540 | 4,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Columbus, OH | $72,390U.S. $69,280 | $73,480 | 4,350 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Columbus, OH | $167,630U.S. $175,140 | $176,470 | 4,330 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Columbus, OH | $77,150U.S. $77,710 | $80,290 | 4,200 | n/a | n/a |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Columbus, OH | $61,780U.S. $59,280 | $67,630 | 4,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Columbus, OH | $38,100U.S. $37,450 | $39,620 | 4,020 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Columbus, OH | $105,200U.S. $114,990 | $116,170 | 4,000 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Columbus, OH | $105,750U.S. $99,130 | $111,350 | 3,970 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Columbus, OH | $56,150U.S. $50,620 | $58,180 | 3,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Columbus, OH | $59,370U.S. $59,350 | $62,460 | 3,890 | n/a | n/a |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Columbus, OH | $77,030U.S. $78,660 | $94,860 | 3,850 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Columbus, OH | $214,760U.S. $265,930 | $251,540 | 3,830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Columbus, OH | $74,090U.S. $74,450 | $75,110 | 3,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Columbus, OH | $47,320U.S. $48,500 | $49,440 | 3,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Columbus, OH | $100,570U.S. $102,440 | $102,760 | 3,710 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Columbus, OH | $80,800U.S. $79,860 | $82,920 | 3,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Columbus, OH | $66,480U.S. $60,580 | $67,650 | 3,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Columbus, OH | $36,730U.S. $38,770 | $38,370 | 3,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Columbus, OH | $45,240U.S. $45,750 | $45,090 | 3,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Columbus, OH | $37,940U.S. $41,670 | $40,980 | 3,390 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Columbus, OH | $59,530U.S. $59,650 | $60,980 | 3,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Columbus, OH | $64,180U.S. $78,000 | $72,970 | 3,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Columbus, OH | $78,950U.S. $59,850 | $78,470 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Columbus, OH | $51,220U.S. $62,280 | $70,480 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Columbus, OH | $75,880U.S. $76,590 | $78,650 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Columbus, OH | $36,930U.S. $35,320 | $37,060 | 3,210 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Columbus, OH | $58,460U.S. $59,550 | $58,920 | 3,200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Columbus, OH | $124,580U.S. $132,300 | $121,430 | 3,140 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Columbus, OH | $63,260U.S. $63,800 | $69,140 | 3,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Columbus, OH | $79,780U.S. $80,730 | $84,500 | 3,020 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Columbus, OH | $64,440U.S. $61,010 | $68,730 | 3,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Columbus, OH | $45,600U.S. $43,220 | $49,590 | 2,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Columbus, OH | $48,490U.S. $47,320 | $53,620 | 2,900 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Columbus, OH | $27,650U.S. $31,200 | $30,300 | 2,880 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Columbus, OH | $97,920U.S. $102,740 | $101,760 | 2,870 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Columbus, OH | $30,000U.S. $33,980 | $31,560 | 2,860 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Columbus, OH | $33,690U.S. $34,810 | $32,310 | 2,860 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Columbus, OH | $62,190U.S. $61,770 | $63,770 | 2,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Columbus, OH | $61,880U.S. $69,990 | $77,780 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Columbus, OH | $70,410U.S. $64,520 | $70,930 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Columbus, OH | $99,010U.S. $100,840 | $106,670 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Columbus, OH | $100,730U.S. $104,110 | $99,840 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Columbus, OH | $133,960U.S. $140,910 | $129,910 | 2,610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,280U.S. $34,980 | $33,130 | 2,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Columbus, OH | $48,760U.S. $48,070 | $52,250 | 2,560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Columbus, OH | $32,250U.S. $35,360 | $33,870 | 2,550 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Columbus, OH | $33,690U.S. $36,560 | $36,110 | 2,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Columbus, OH | $58,040U.S. $58,940 | $59,010 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Columbus, OH | $62,240U.S. $62,930 | $64,260 | 2,520 | n/a | n/a |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Columbus, OH | $62,080U.S. $64,330 | $70,750 | 2,440 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Columbus, OH | $42,190U.S. $45,930 | $42,970 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Columbus, OH | $36,260U.S. $35,790 | $45,350 | 2,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Columbus, OH | $82,160U.S. $76,690 | $89,080 | 2,410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Columbus, OH | $129,940U.S. $116,580 | $119,760 | 2,410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Columbus, OH | $134,420U.S. $166,790 | $151,280 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Columbus, OH | $75,710U.S. $65,120 | $76,170 | 2,330 | n/a | n/a |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Columbus, OH | $27,540U.S. $32,150 | $28,850 | 2,310 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Columbus, OH | $60,430U.S. $62,890 | $67,380 | 2,260 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Columbus, OH | $35,750U.S. $35,830 | $36,050 | 2,240 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,290U.S. $30,890 | $28,260 | 2,210 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Columbus, OH | $51,260U.S. $53,750 | $54,630 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Columbus, OH | $72,860U.S. $74,260 | $72,690 | 2,170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Columbus, OH | $101,000U.S. $105,870 | $102,130 | 2,140 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Columbus, OH | $37,410U.S. $47,160 | $42,310 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Columbus, OH | $30,920U.S. $35,360 | $36,190 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Columbus, OH | $105,360U.S. $107,230 | $117,810 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Columbus, OH | $63,420U.S. $69,390 | $72,070 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Columbus, OH | $105,130U.S. $102,760 | $101,800 | 2,030 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Columbus, OH | $37,840U.S. $43,030 | $41,320 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Columbus, OH | $46,970U.S. $45,850 | $45,530 | 2,020 | n/a | n/a |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Columbus, OH | $36,870U.S. $46,800 | $43,480 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Columbus, OH | $39,180U.S. $41,300 | $47,200 | 1,990 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Columbus, OH | $104,050U.S. $114,130 | $118,750 | 1,930 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Columbus, OH | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,060 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Columbus, OH | $81,600U.S. $105,070 | $118,200 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Columbus, OH | $48,200U.S. $47,030 | $50,050 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Columbus, OH | $131,100U.S. $149,280 | $144,850 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Columbus, OH | $112,020U.S. $126,060 | $122,850 | 1,860 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Columbus, OH | $73,280U.S. $74,750 | $79,870 | 1,840 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Columbus, OH | $80,200U.S. $80,110 | $78,780 | 1,780 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Columbus, OH | $49,670U.S. $49,230 | $53,990 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Columbus, OH | $80,710U.S. $82,320 | $85,480 | 1,740 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Columbus, OH | $37,910U.S. $38,630 | $41,810 | 1,740 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Columbus, OH | $81,220U.S. $76,220 | $93,670 | 1,710 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Columbus, OH | $34,860U.S. $37,290 | $36,810 | 1,710 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Columbus, OH | $96,880U.S. $98,100 | $94,290 | 1,700 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Columbus, OH | $131,580U.S. $141,900 | $140,740 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Columbus, OH | $65,280U.S. $67,880 | $67,630 | 1,680 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Columbus, OH | $38,770U.S. $40,110 | $42,040 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Columbus, OH | $122,600U.S. $129,180 | $124,100 | 1,650 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Columbus, OH | $50,150U.S. $50,690 | $52,060 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Columbus, OH | $45,790U.S. $50,290 | $51,400 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Columbus, OH | $79,990U.S. $78,740 | $87,280 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Columbus, OH | $49,240U.S. $48,700 | $52,570 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,430U.S. $37,160 | $35,670 | 1,530 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,970U.S. $52,830 | $45,810 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Columbus, OH | $107,950U.S. $120,230 | $114,820 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Columbus, OH | $64,000U.S. $62,960 | $70,330 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Columbus, OH | $98,920U.S. $90,150 | $107,340 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Columbus, OH | $33,730U.S. $35,070 | $33,030 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Columbus, OH | $44,640U.S. $45,920 | $45,430 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $175,690U.S. $123,220 | $153,240 | 1,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,060U.S. $107,310 | $101,680 | 1,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Columbus, OH | $96,460U.S. $97,870 | $94,550 | 1,390 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Columbus, OH | $51,230U.S. $51,140 | $58,240 | 1,380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Columbus, OH | $100,600U.S. $104,590 | $117,110 | 1,370 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,420U.S. $66,810 | $72,150 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Columbus, OH | $98,920U.S. $100,330 | $96,290 | 1,370 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,260U.S. $104,920 | $113,130 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Columbus, OH | $60,260U.S. $58,040 | $61,770 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Columbus, OH | $98,290U.S. $106,660 | $100,520 | 1,290 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Columbus, OH | $79,830U.S. $80,390 | $85,750 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Columbus, OH | $29,260U.S. $33,580 | $30,900 | 1,280 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Columbus, OH | $131,260U.S. $134,050 | $132,990 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Columbus, OH | $81,760U.S. $95,320 | $83,980 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Columbus, OH | $40,370U.S. $39,390 | $44,370 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Columbus, OH | $46,950U.S. $45,780 | $46,880 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Columbus, OH | $81,860U.S. $82,280 | $85,070 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Columbus, OH | $51,640U.S. $50,340 | $55,920 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Columbus, OH | $50,040U.S. $50,020 | $54,140 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Columbus, OH | $59,010U.S. $58,260 | $60,300 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Columbus, OH | $83,160U.S. $81,100 | $90,980 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Columbus, OH | $79,370U.S. $81,370 | $89,290 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Columbus, OH | $94,170U.S. $91,240 | $96,840 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Columbus, OH | $47,670U.S. $49,100 | $50,780 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Columbus, OH | $162,910U.S. $213,990 | $240,830 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Columbus, OH | $57,940U.S. $58,750 | $57,160 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,550U.S. $135,880 | $150,880 | 1,140 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Columbus, OH | $48,460U.S. $48,250 | $51,870 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,960U.S. $35,150 | $31,930 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Columbus, OH | $30,410U.S. $34,890 | $32,720 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Columbus, OH | $102,380U.S. $120,630 | $106,410 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Columbus, OH | $69,480U.S. $68,380 | $70,920 | 1,100 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Columbus, OH | $37,280U.S. $38,150 | $38,800 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,200U.S. $35,880 | $36,100 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Columbus, OH | $51,180U.S. $54,890 | $59,980 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Columbus, OH | $67,920U.S. $65,510 | $69,360 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Columbus, OH | $44,890U.S. $46,330 | $47,030 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Columbus, OH | $80,500U.S. $83,510 | $92,160 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Columbus, OH | $47,820U.S. $60,280 | $59,540 | 1,050 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Columbus, OH | $49,260U.S. $47,380 | $50,300 | 1,050 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Columbus, OH | $83,590U.S. $87,520 | $98,650 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Columbus, OH | $74,940U.S. $77,640 | $78,130 | 1,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Columbus, OH | $39,820U.S. $43,350 | $49,810 | 1,000 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Columbus, OH | $64,910U.S. $57,020 | $66,050 | 1,000 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Columbus, OH | $99,180U.S. $122,930 | $101,140 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Columbus, OH | $51,810U.S. $49,400 | $56,980 | 980 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Columbus, OH | $99,140U.S. $99,280 | $105,700 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Columbus, OH | $121,750U.S. $106,040 | $113,950 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,690U.S. $38,100 | $51,680 | 960 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Columbus, OH | $64,000U.S. $74,330 | $68,450 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Columbus, OH | $81,000U.S. $94,160 | $92,110 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Columbus, OH | $57,510U.S. $49,690 | $54,730 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Columbus, OH | $50,040U.S. $48,560 | $54,830 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Columbus, OH | $46,580U.S. $47,180 | $48,430 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Columbus, OH | $77,830U.S. $77,440 | $79,080 | 910 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Columbus, OH | $47,120U.S. $44,350 | $49,000 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,380U.S. $47,920 | $49,580 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Columbus, OH | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,900 | 900 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Columbus, OH | $79,040U.S. $80,250 | $76,690 | 880 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Columbus, OH | $82,350U.S. $82,220 | $84,080 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Columbus, OH | $39,070U.S. $44,580 | $43,440 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Columbus, OH | $58,390U.S. $58,430 | $59,570 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Columbus, OH | $76,930U.S. $74,690 | $77,890 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Columbus, OH | $74,210U.S. $79,870 | $91,590 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Columbus, OH | $65,120U.S. $68,270 | $71,470 | 850 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Columbus, OH | $123,270U.S. $130,100 | $128,320 | 850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Columbus, OH | $49,950U.S. $59,300 | $55,840 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Columbus, OH | $61,050U.S. $61,160 | $62,770 | 840 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,990U.S. $39,070 | $42,540 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $42,910 | $50,590 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,450U.S. $45,670 | $34,910 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,080U.S. $35,840 | $29,060 | 820 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Columbus, OH | $47,630U.S. $42,290 | $46,560 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Columbus, OH | $43,560U.S. $41,340 | $44,070 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Columbus, OH | $49,840U.S. $50,260 | $52,640 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Columbus, OH | $38,790U.S. $40,140 | $41,010 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Columbus, OH | $61,380U.S. $63,890 | $66,990 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Columbus, OH | $103,110U.S. $104,300 | $102,350 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,180U.S. $170,950 | $154,660 | 780 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Columbus, OH | $41,520U.S. $44,470 | $44,360 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,460U.S. $35,450 | $36,050 | 760 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Columbus, OH | $77,760U.S. $61,800 | $72,250 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $78,190 | $68,530 | 750 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Columbus, OH | $45,500U.S. $46,850 | $50,540 | 750 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Columbus, OH | $59,690U.S. $71,900 | $62,020 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Columbus, OH | $80,670U.S. $99,080 | $107,200 | 750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Columbus, OH | $64,120U.S. $64,650 | $67,850 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Columbus, OH | $59,830U.S. $62,470 | $64,340 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Columbus, OH | $46,970U.S. $46,380 | $48,150 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,470U.S. $62,680 | $77,080 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Columbus, OH | $83,580U.S. $68,020 | $85,900 | 730 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Columbus, OH | $48,230U.S. $49,230 | $51,030 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Columbus, OH | $63,700U.S. $60,020 | $63,260 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Columbus, OH | $48,340U.S. $50,270 | $55,320 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Columbus, OH | $96,100U.S. $95,420 | $92,820 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Columbus, OH | $78,870U.S. $78,210 | $79,810 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Columbus, OH | $49,510U.S. $61,660 | $56,900 | 710 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Columbus, OH | $28,350U.S. $32,910 | $31,180 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,290U.S. $36,910 | $34,580 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Columbus, OH | $49,420U.S. $55,440 | $55,250 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,790U.S. $59,050 | $65,090 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Columbus, OH | $62,490U.S. $53,040 | $61,890 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,420U.S. $55,570 | $61,290 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Columbus, OH | $71,200U.S. $76,400 | $70,220 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Columbus, OH | $59,420U.S. $54,210 | $60,650 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Columbus, OH | $50,350U.S. $48,990 | $55,100 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Columbus, OH | $104,970U.S. $88,940 | $98,380 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Columbus, OH | $61,310U.S. $66,150 | $63,760 | 670 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,300U.S. $103,410 | $99,150 | 670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Columbus, OH | $62,180U.S. $67,190 | $74,250 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Columbus, OH | $80,700U.S. $78,620 | $79,070 | 650 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Columbus, OH | $38,620U.S. $45,130 | $41,010 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Columbus, OH | $46,990U.S. $46,170 | $47,890 | 650 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Columbus, OH | $50,210U.S. $52,260 | $57,680 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Columbus, OH | $66,950U.S. $72,550 | $76,740 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Columbus, OH | $100,350U.S. $117,330 | $110,990 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Columbus, OH | $96,010U.S. $104,000 | $106,200 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Columbus, OH | $85,230U.S. $93,530 | $97,700 | 620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Columbus, OH | $64,810U.S. $51,850 | $63,170 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Columbus, OH | $63,480U.S. $72,300 | $64,450 | 610 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Columbus, OH | $35,420U.S. $36,670 | $37,390 | 610 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Columbus, OH | $44,680U.S. $37,710 | $43,900 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Columbus, OH | $35,490U.S. $35,670 | $35,850 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Columbus, OH | $50,730U.S. $47,260 | $51,220 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Columbus, OH | $41,930U.S. $42,240 | $41,550 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Columbus, OH | $83,100U.S. $101,110 | $86,320 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Columbus, OH | $65,450U.S. $58,930 | $63,180 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Columbus, OH | $141,490U.S. $148,080 | $151,580 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Columbus, OH | $55,380U.S. $60,170 | $62,570 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Columbus, OH | $60,410U.S. $41,220 | $53,130 | 560 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Columbus, OH | $45,820U.S. $47,700 | $46,010 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Columbus, OH | $41,330U.S. $45,230 | $43,610 | 550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Columbus, OH | $51,890U.S. $64,820 | $59,700 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Columbus, OH | $76,530U.S. $66,120 | $73,380 | 540 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Columbus, OH | $79,000U.S. $93,790 | $90,920 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Columbus, OH | $62,690U.S. $63,820 | $69,810 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Columbus, OH | $84,200U.S. $96,590 | $86,480 | 530 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,130U.S. $60,600 | $52,050 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Columbus, OH | $51,470U.S. $55,940 | $57,430 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Columbus, OH | $50,700U.S. $50,610 | $52,190 | 530 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Columbus, OH | $63,590U.S. $78,760 | $76,000 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,370U.S. $100,580 | $102,510 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Columbus, OH | $37,360U.S. $38,290 | $38,760 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Columbus, OH | $40,460U.S. $45,250 | $44,400 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Columbus, OH | $39,680U.S. $39,280 | $42,100 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $179,810U.S. $292,910 | $171,260 | 490 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,490U.S. $53,340 | $65,370 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,060U.S. $60,070 | $63,430 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,370U.S. $64,070 | $68,540 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,690U.S. $66,270 | $70,130 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $35,760 | $41,630 | 480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,900U.S. $47,630 | $54,960 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,840U.S. $139,500 | $138,510 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,050U.S. $48,590 | $47,640 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,970U.S. $58,650 | $62,680 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,650U.S. $46,550 | $46,340 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $60,810 | $59,960 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $231,810U.S. $236,590 | $261,540 | 450 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,450U.S. $104,620 | $102,550 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,390U.S. $75,350 | $70,630 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,420U.S. $62,520 | $62,810 | 430 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,550U.S. $62,120 | $74,500 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,560U.S. $49,000 | $74,180 | 430 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,090U.S. $47,720 | $49,190 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,400U.S. $244,180 | $157,650 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,910U.S. $100,390 | $88,220 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,860U.S. $37,180 | $38,540 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,620U.S. $79,940 | $91,950 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,730U.S. $43,600 | $43,970 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,140U.S. $60,850 | $67,130 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,970U.S. $130,220 | $115,890 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,340U.S. $60,390 | $64,860 | 390 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,330U.S. $117,860 | $80,730 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,580U.S. $58,450 | $57,930 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,780U.S. $51,220 | $64,630 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,430U.S. $48,150 | $54,300 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,010U.S. $57,080 | $59,230 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,110U.S. $62,370 | $77,160 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,530U.S. $95,480 | $90,960 | 380 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,000U.S. $49,120 | $65,900 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,160U.S. $47,810 | $53,750 | 380 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,430U.S. $74,090 | $61,330 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,930U.S. $90,360 | $81,110 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,920U.S. $62,780 | $80,030 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,710U.S. $95,200 | $86,040 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,800U.S. $56,730 | $71,330 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,790U.S. $50,890 | $57,400 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,810U.S. $77,920 | $82,140 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $44,910 | $44,390 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,490U.S. $48,280 | $46,680 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,530U.S. $62,130 | $59,600 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,050U.S. $39,630 | $46,190 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $45,760 | $48,420 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,060U.S. $67,960 | $71,280 | 350 | n/a | n/a |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,860U.S. $92,650 | $89,560 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,480U.S. $71,550 | $73,130 | 350 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,260U.S. $37,360 | $38,990 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,030U.S. $69,250 | $63,710 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,090U.S. $79,200 | $91,640 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,150U.S. $45,330 | $48,730 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,900U.S. $57,510 | $60,670 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,220U.S. $80,340 | $84,230 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,160U.S. $78,580 | $77,390 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,950U.S. $74,310 | $76,460 | 320 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,630U.S. $35,660 | $39,680 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,970U.S. $146,910 | $143,870 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,840U.S. $62,280 | $53,970 | 310 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,390U.S. $44,660 | $50,470 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,500U.S. $56,600 | $55,970 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,800U.S. $65,750 | $70,980 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,600U.S. $49,500 | $53,880 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,350U.S. $64,050 | $58,620 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,310U.S. $125,470 | $115,700 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,110U.S. $167,220 | $152,320 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,540U.S. $130,000 | $116,570 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,730U.S. $95,990 | $109,690 | 300 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,940U.S. $61,560 | $68,900 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,820U.S. $96,980 | $103,790 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,320U.S. $58,100 | $56,200 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,980U.S. $45,570 | $43,540 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,240U.S. $41,600 | $31,670 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,320U.S. $75,440 | $81,620 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,700U.S. $64,950 | $72,480 | 290 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,750U.S. $66,770 | $61,650 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,530U.S. $35,680 | $37,810 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,450U.S. $63,580 | $79,820 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,330U.S. $74,510 | $77,550 | 280 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,330U.S. $54,240 | $60,920 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,790U.S. $39,200 | $39,930 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,500U.S. $134,960 | $130,760 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,340U.S. $74,340 | $77,650 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,270U.S. $46,570 | $48,580 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,690U.S. $133,000 | $133,930 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,610U.S. $109,270 | $111,410 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,370U.S. $136,570 | $147,250 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,400U.S. $95,780 | $81,990 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,840U.S. $42,290 | $44,050 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,200U.S. $84,620 | $87,670 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,990U.S. $114,850 | $106,430 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 250 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,990U.S. $35,240 | $35,870 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,170U.S. $38,630 | $36,630 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,000U.S. $153,990 | $112,170 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,640U.S. $83,910 | $84,270 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,870U.S. $90,390 | $90,870 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,490U.S. $76,910 | $76,250 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $47,450 | $41,600 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,870U.S. $35,060 | $31,880 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,750U.S. $89,320 | $83,880 | 230 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,820U.S. $66,270 | $84,320 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,590U.S. $44,390 | $45,430 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,590U.S. $58,340 | $70,600 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,430U.S. $49,910 | $67,760 | 230 | n/a | n/a |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,340U.S. $51,330 | $52,520 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,370U.S. $112,860 | $112,170 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,800U.S. $42,540 | $62,240 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,120U.S. $50,580 | $54,350 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,670U.S. $42,670 | $46,100 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $46,680 | $49,510 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,160U.S. $48,040 | $52,020 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,570U.S. $49,610 | $56,640 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,890U.S. $79,520 | $64,900 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,980U.S. $79,350 | $73,540 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,030U.S. $62,200 | $67,230 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,330U.S. $50,960 | $52,490 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,220U.S. $36,670 | $36,780 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $51,610 | $51,410 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,290U.S. $46,170 | $48,070 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $40,960 | not published | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,030U.S. $42,360 | $44,050 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,920U.S. $47,880 | $49,260 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,550U.S. $50,990 | $51,490 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,600U.S. $38,300 | $40,210 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,430U.S. $76,580 | $51,670 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,150U.S. $103,020 | $94,550 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,780U.S. $91,640 | $94,010 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,880U.S. $52,230 | $64,360 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,660U.S. $79,870 | $76,820 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,600U.S. $59,920 | $62,420 | 180 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,600U.S. $72,110 | $82,820 | 180 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $609,450U.S. $414,010 | $609,460 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,270U.S. $66,800 | $62,280 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,870U.S. $40,410 | $38,850 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,480U.S. $55,010 | $60,380 | 180 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,780U.S. $55,720 | $56,580 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,920U.S. $65,700 | $70,200 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,830U.S. $47,920 | $46,740 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,650U.S. $48,690 | $52,400 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,210U.S. $42,420 | $40,960 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,860U.S. $125,040 | $119,970 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,950U.S. $67,820 | $81,830 | 170 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,030U.S. $87,990 | $87,060 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,010U.S. $98,920 | $84,970 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,200U.S. $96,600 | $97,050 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,610U.S. $77,570 | $68,130 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,290U.S. $39,990 | $41,760 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $50,080 | $60,170 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,560U.S. $56,460 | $62,360 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,830U.S. $78,350 | $77,270 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,310U.S. $55,090 | $57,080 | 160 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,170U.S. $72,060 | $87,420 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,190U.S. $61,540 | $56,440 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,720U.S. $105,310 | $97,570 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $37,640 | $48,550 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,830U.S. $35,100 | $41,040 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,100U.S. $50,160 | $49,540 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,110U.S. $124,900 | $114,980 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,770U.S. $43,380 | $44,340 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,860U.S. $48,540 | $53,340 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,860U.S. $115,210 | $104,630 | 150 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,460U.S. $75,920 | $75,170 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,440U.S. $122,570 | $82,630 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,730U.S. $49,450 | $53,540 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,480U.S. $42,770 | $43,710 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,560U.S. $81,390 | $77,640 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,190U.S. $107,110 | $117,340 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,140U.S. $80,260 | $79,660 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,810U.S. $47,340 | $55,570 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,030U.S. $38,120 | $37,540 | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,720U.S. $39,320 | $38,380 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,050U.S. $55,690 | $49,560 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,870U.S. $57,430 | $64,120 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,900U.S. $56,550 | $58,910 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,030U.S. $102,040 | $100,520 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,230U.S. $68,120 | $64,270 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,570U.S. $109,370 | $120,850 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,700U.S. $76,870 | $81,130 | 120 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,110U.S. $73,010 | $71,160 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,140U.S. $101,920 | $88,180 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,190U.S. $93,250 | $89,920 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,290U.S. $64,830 | $73,120 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,540U.S. $74,990 | $71,680 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $220,940U.S. $281,870 | $225,920 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,020U.S. $36,300 | $35,680 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,680U.S. $78,620 | $76,970 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,710U.S. $68,080 | $72,030 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,180U.S. $78,240 | $70,600 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,010U.S. $84,290 | $80,590 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,440U.S. $83,820 | $88,400 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,100U.S. $43,530 | $45,800 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,980U.S. $87,220 | $90,060 | 100 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| SociologistSOC 19-3041 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,820U.S. $106,030 | $84,660 | 100 | Master's degree | +3.8% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,500U.S. $66,940 | $97,350 | 100 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,470U.S. $52,100 | $53,120 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,240U.S. $40,710 | $50,730 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,720U.S. $77,930 | $97,570 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,510U.S. $101,370 | $98,790 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,470U.S. $37,680 | $42,240 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,980U.S. $38,950 | $36,390 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,980U.S. $63,520 | $73,970 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Columbus, OH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,890U.S. $39,680 | $39,260 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Columbus, OH
- BLS source geography
- Columbus, OH
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 18140
- States
- Ohio
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Columbus, OH?
In the Columbus, OH metropolitan area (CBSA 18140), BLS OEWS counted 1,105,580 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,340 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($214,760), IT Manager ($167,630), CEO ($162,910).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18140), which includes Columbus and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Columbus city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18140). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs columbus ohio”, “careers in columbus ohio”, “best jobs in columbus ohio” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).