How much does a computer occupation make in Columbus?
$83,830a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $40.30 an hour or $6,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.30
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,220Median: $83,830Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,220 | $13.57 | |
| 25th | $28,220 | $13.57 | |
| Median | $83,830 | $40.30 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.66 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.93 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Indianapolis, IN | $101,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $84,700 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $82,860 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,900 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Software Developer | $104,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,800 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $86,050 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $71,270 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $40.30 ($83,830 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $83,830 against $116,600 nationally, 28% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $93,540, so Columbus pays 10% less.
Where does Columbus rank for computer occupation pay?
254 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,700 or more.
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.