What is the average salary in Columbus, GA?
$54,770a year
Average yearly pay across 331 jobs with official data in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.33
- Jobs with data
- 331
- Workers counted
- 107,760
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,000 |
| Dentist | $196,300 |
| Physician | $191,400 |
| Pediatrician | $182,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $179,400 |
| Chief Executive | $169,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $166,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,500 |
| Marketing Manager | $145,100 |
| Financial Manager | $141,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,300 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,180 |
| Cashier | $26,980 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 |
| Laborer and Freight | $36,910 |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,330 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $31,690 |
| General and Operations Manager | $82,330 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $20,800 |
| Office Clerk | $37,340 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$102,000
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$162,500
- Chief Executive$169,600
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$166,800
- Construction Manager$99,110
- Education Administrator$98,210
- Education Administrator$101,000
- Education Administrator$101,200
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,590
- Facilities Manager$125,500
- Financial Manager$141,500
- Food Service Manager$60,820
- General and Operations Manager$82,330
- Human Resources Manager$130,900
- Industrial Production Manager$128,500
- Lodging Manager$62,030
- Manager$114,300
- Marketing Manager$145,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$112,400
- Property$58,520
- Purchasing Manager$132,500
- Sales Manager$136,300
- Social and Community Service Manager$68,360
- Transportation$106,700
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$73,640
- Budget Analyst$85,990
- Business Operations Specialist$77,540
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$65,940
- Claims Adjuster$63,400
- Compensation$52,250
- Compliance Officer$70,200
- Cost Estimator$62,100
- Financial and Investment Analyst$86,930
- Financial Specialist$74,220
- Fundraiser$66,830
- Human Resources Specialist$65,550
- Loan Officer$50,010
- Logistician$80,790
- Management Analyst$83,390
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$68,080
- Meeting$44,930
- Personal Financial Advisor$102,800
- Project Management Specialist$98,470
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$46,190
- Training and Development Specialist$58,310
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$126,400
- Computer Network Support Specialist$69,290
- Computer Occupation$101,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$103,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$51,730
- Data Scientist$78,620
- Database Administrator$119,700
- Database Architect$118,900
- Information Security Analyst$102,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$85,690
- Operations Research Analyst$74,210
- Software Developer$116,200
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$102,900
- Web Developer$79,420
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$95,140
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$56,430
- Civil Engineer$77,600
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$45,270
- Electrical Engineer$98,530
- Engineer$118,800
- Industrial Engineer$98,970
- Mechanical Engineer$91,430
- Surveyor$60,970
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$97,270
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$92,170
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$88,610
- Psychologist$118,700
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$91,210
Community and social service
- Child$47,080
- Clergy$57,210
- Community and Social Service Specialist$47,800
- Counselor$65,540
- Educational$59,120
- Health Education Specialist$56,070
- Healthcare Social Worker$59,650
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$55,080
- Social and Human Service Assistant$35,530
- Social Worker$96,820
- Substance Abuse$55,910
Legal
- Lawyer$104,100
- Legal Support Worker$55,450
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$52,280
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$64,580
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$35,040
- Elementary School Teacher$61,360
- Instructional Coordinator$88,610
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,180
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$71,690
- Library Technician$33,280
- Middle School Teacher$60,380
- Postsecondary Teacher$64,920
- Preschool Teacher$35,030
- Secondary School Teacher$62,540
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,490
- Special Education Teacher$60,680
- Special Education Teacher$63,220
- Substitute Teacher$23,670
- Teacher and Instructor$59,670
- Teaching Assistant$26,340
- Tutor$33,670
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$36,110
- Graphic Designer$48,750
- Interior Designer$47,780
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$35,490
- Producer and Director$60,790
- Public Relations Specialist$61,380
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$79,770
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$52,560
- Dental Hygienist$80,240
- Dentist$196,300
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$80,310
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$69,840
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,400
- Family Medicine Physician$179,400
- Health Technologist and Technician$43,810
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$61,800
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$57,560
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$59,330
- Medical Records Specialist$52,580
- Nurse Anesthetist$230,000
- Nurse Practitioner$121,500
- Occupational Therapist$94,580
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$35,140
- Optician$39,450
- Optometrist$121,800
- Paramedic$49,610
- Pediatrician$182,000
- Pharmacist$132,800
- Pharmacy Technician$40,370
- Physical Therapist$98,300
- Physician$191,400
- Physician Assistant$117,000
- Psychiatric Technician$41,730
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$64,910
- Recreational Therapist$52,750
- Registered Nurse$82,500
- Respiratory Therapist$77,150
- Speech-Language Pathologist$93,540
- Surgical Technologist$58,170
- Veterinarian$99,840
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,410
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$42,050
- Healthcare Support Worker$55,430
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,810
- Medical Assistant$36,050
- Medical Equipment Preparer$38,350
- Nursing Assistant$34,970
- Orderly$31,200
- Pharmacy Aide$29,300
- Phlebotomist$40,200
- Physical Therapist Assistant$62,410
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$31,000
Protective service
- Bailiff$32,810
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$50,080
- Firefighter$48,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$68,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$62,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,630
- Lifeguard$25,540
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$49,990
- Private Detective and Investigator$36,750
- School Bus Monitor$27,560
- Security Guard$29,720
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$20,940
- Chef and Head Cook$62,920
- Cook$26,560
- Cook$31,940
- Cook$30,470
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$25,740
- Dishwasher$28,490
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$23,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,180
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$26,370
- Food Preparation Worker$29,030
- Food Server$28,360
- Host and Hostess$24,890
- Waiter and Waitress$20,800
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,140
- Animal Caretaker$27,390
- Childcare Worker$26,150
- Concierge$27,820
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$42,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$38,580
- Funeral Attendant$29,620
- Hairdresser$29,790
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$30,920
- Mortician$46,210
- Personal Care and Service Worker$23,580
- Recreation Worker$27,930
- Residential Advisor$38,010
- Usher$25,090
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$48,260
- Cashier$26,980
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$69,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$37,440
- Insurance Sales Agent$65,680
- Parts Salesperson$34,370
- Real Estate Sales Agent$38,640
- Retail Salesperson$28,180
- Sale and Related Worker$37,720
- Sales Representative$90,540
- Sales Representative$63,180
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,560
- Security$51,140
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$35,820
- Billing and Posting Clerk$38,170
- Bookkeeping$42,800
- Courier and Messenger$32,630
- Court$38,700
- Customer Service Representative$37,330
- Data Entry Keyer$36,240
- Dispatcher$42,980
- Eligibility Interviewer$38,900
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,000
- Financial Clerk$47,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,290
- Hotel$28,120
- Human Resources Assistant$49,110
- Information and Record Clerk$58,120
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$39,840
- Interviewer$37,400
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,990
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$33,410
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,990
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,630
- Meter Reader$50,050
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$44,210
- Office Clerk$37,340
- Order Clerk$37,400
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
- Postal Service Clerk$59,190
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$54,430
- Procurement Clerk$54,020
- Production$47,690
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$37,910
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$31,200
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,570
- Shipping$38,870
- Switchboard Operator$30,880
- Teller$38,070
- Weigher$39,310
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Logging Equipment Operator$46,760
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$45,070
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$42,020
- Construction and Building Inspector$60,520
- Construction Laborer$35,890
- Electrician$50,730
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$44,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,200
- Glazier$47,700
- Helpers--Electrician$32,990
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,430
- Painter$40,100
- Plumber$47,410
- Roofer$43,290
- Sheet Metal Worker$44,700
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,220
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,830
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,380
- Computer$38,080
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$63,250
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$77,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,490
- Heating$46,780
- Helpers--Installation$32,770
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,960
- Installation$53,180
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$42,970
- Maintenance Worker$49,240
- Mechanical Door Repairer$46,080
- Medical Equipment Repairer$49,760
- Millwright$59,680
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,360
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$44,180
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,620
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,860
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$52,520
- Tire Repairer and Changer$33,300
Production
- Baker$28,360
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,810
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$36,400
- Coating$39,520
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,460
- Cutting$35,390
- Dental Laboratory Technician$43,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,580
- Food Processing Worker$39,190
- Furnace$47,950
- Helpers--Production Worker$36,080
- Inspector$55,430
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$27,390
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$35,740
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$45,830
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$33,680
- Presser$27,600
- Printing Press Operator$30,640
- Production Worker$40,080
- Sawing Machine Setter$37,140
- Sewing Machine Operator$33,440
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,310
- Welder$40,100
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$29,170
- Bus Driver$44,950
- Bus Driver$47,570
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,000
- Driver/Sales Worker$39,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,090
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,570
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,450
- Laborer and Freight$36,910
- Light Truck Driver$36,330
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$39,450
- Packer and Packager$27,320
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,090
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$42,890
- Stocker and Order Filler$31,690
- Transportation Worker$47,180
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Columbus, GA?
About $54,770 a year ($26.33 an hour): the average of the 331 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Columbus, GA?
Nurse Anesthetist ($230,000), Dentist ($196,300), Physician ($191,400).
What are the most common jobs in Columbus, GA?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (4,060 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,580 jobs), Cashier (2,900 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.