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Columbus, MS is experiencing a steady rate of job growth, with an estimated 4.40% in the coming years. At the same time, the unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%. This indicates that there are opportunities for those looking for work in Columbus, MS. The city's future job growth is still quite modest when compared to the US average of 30.54%, but this could indicate that Columbus may have more stable employment opportunities than other cities across the nation.

The unemployment rate in Columbus is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Columbus has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.7% over the past year.
- The average salary in Columbus is $34,488.
- The median home cost in Columbus is $142,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Columbus? Legal ($110,048)
- Worst paying jobs? Cleaning, Maintenance ($15,132)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Public Administration ($64,688)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($13,088)
- Average Income of Residents in Columbus (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Columbus (  Unlock) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Columbus, Mississippi that match your qualifications.

     JobsColumbus, MississippiUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
    Unlock6
    Unlock-6.2%
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  Average Salary by OccupationColumbus, MississippiUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryColumbus, MississippiUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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