How much does a computer make in Columbus?
$48,160a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.15 an hour or $4,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.15
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $48,160Highest 10%: $88,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 75th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 90th | $88,550 | $42.57 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Dayton, OH | $48,560 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,770 |
| Cleveland, OH | $46,010 |
| Canton, OH | $43,890 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,910 |
| Akron, OH | $40,370 |
| Wheeling, WV | $36,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.15 ($48,160 a year).
Do computers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $48,160 against $47,810 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,740, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for computer pay?
77 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,550 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.