How much does a computer occupation make in Columbus?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $62.47 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.47
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $162,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 75th | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| 90th | $162,900 | $78.33 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Dayton, OH | $116,600 |
| Cleveland, OH | $104,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $96,960 |
| Youngstown, OH | $96,350 |
| Mansfield, OH | $87,480 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $84,700 |
| Wheeling, WV | $77,290 |
| Akron, OH | $64,880 |
| Toledo, OH | $64,430 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $135,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,300 |
| Information Security Analyst | $122,600 |
| Software Developer | $122,300 |
| Data Scientist | $108,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,200 |
| Actuary | $106,500 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $105,800 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $105,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $62.47 ($129,900 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $116,600 nationally, 11% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $109,800, so Columbus pays 18% more.
Where does Columbus rank for computer occupation pay?
14 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,900 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.