Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in Columbus, GA

421 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in Columbus, GA for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.

Occupations

Occupation	Median annual wage	Employment	Salary page
Medical Assistants	$36,050	900	View salary detail
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	$35,990	40	View salary detail
Construction Laborers	$35,890	710	View salary detail
Bill and Account Collectors	$35,820	130	View salary detail
Social and Human Service Assistants	$35,530	240	View salary detail
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$35,490	220	View salary detail
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$35,390	50	View salary detail
Counter and Rental Clerks	$35,180	290	View salary detail
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$35,140	70	View salary detail
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$35,040	290	View salary detail
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,030	460	View salary detail
Nursing Assistants	$34,970	1,130	View salary detail
Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$34,410	50	View salary detail
Parts Salespersons	$34,370	220	View salary detail
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$34,310	450	View salary detail
Pest Control Workers	$33,770	170	View salary detail
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$33,680	180	View salary detail
Tutors	$33,670	110	View salary detail
Sewing Machine Operators	$33,440	240	View salary detail
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$33,410	130	View salary detail
Tire Repairers and Changers	$33,300	140	View salary detail
Library Technicians	$33,280	30	View salary detail
Helpers--Electricians	$32,990	140	View salary detail
Bailiffs	$32,810	40	View salary detail
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$32,770	70	View salary detail
Couriers and Messengers	$32,630	40	View salary detail
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$31,940	350	View salary detail
Stockers and Order Fillers	$31,690	2,150	View salary detail
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$31,200	910	View salary detail
Orderlies	$31,200	70	View salary detail
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$31,000	110	View salary detail
Manicurists and Pedicurists	$30,920	40	View salary detail
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	$30,880	30	View salary detail
Printing Press Operators	$30,640	70	View salary detail
Cooks, Restaurant	$30,470	1,130	View salary detail
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$30,320	1,450	View salary detail
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$29,790	210	View salary detail
Security Guards	$29,720	1,150	View salary detail
Funeral Attendants	$29,620	40	View salary detail
Pharmacy Aides	$29,300	40	View salary detail
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	$29,170	90	View salary detail
Food Preparation Workers	$29,030	830	View salary detail
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$29,000	290	View salary detail
Dishwashers	$28,490	290	View salary detail
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$28,360	170	View salary detail
Bakers	$28,360	170	View salary detail
Retail Salespersons	$28,180	3,580	View salary detail
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$28,120	330	View salary detail
Recreation Workers	$27,930	260	View salary detail
Concierges	$27,820	30	View salary detail

Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.