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United States / North Carolina / No Metro Area / Polk County / Columbus / Zip Codes
The job market in Columbus, NC is looking bright with a 37.34% projected growth rate over the next 10 years compared to the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate is much lower than the national average at 3.8%, indicating more job stability and opportunities for people living in Columbus, NC. With such promising forecasts, it looks like Columbus, NC is a great place for anyone looking for employment.

The unemployment rate in Columbus is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Columbus has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.6% over the past year.
- The average salary in Columbus is $46,779.
- The median home cost in Columbus is $333,400

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Columbus? Health Practitioners ($112,500)
- Worst paying jobs? Arts, Entertainment ($4,474)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Transportation and Warehousing ($66,875)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($4,211)
- Average Income of Residents in Columbus ($24,847) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Columbus (4.3) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Columbus. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

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

     JobsColumbus, North CarolinaUnited States
  $24,847$37,638
  $46,779$69,021
  4.36
  -5.0%-6.2%
  33.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationColumbus, North CarolinaUnited States
  Management$42,708$77,236
  Business, Financial$28,750$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering $86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service $44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$20,625$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$4,474$43,591
  Health Practitioners$112,500$75,327
  Health Technicians$26,719$41,524
  Healthcare Support $25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$35,290$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$18,750$23,378
  Personal Care $15,351
  Sales, Related$17,188$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$53,750$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$28,542$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$55,536$48,436
  Production$21,458$38,103
  Transportation $39,572
  Material Moving$13,462$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryColumbus, North CarolinaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$26,750$44,287
  Manufacturing$45,313$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$35,625$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$66,875$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$19,792$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services $30,687
  Educational Services$35,250$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,917$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$4,211$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,444$18,154
  Other Services$13,409$29,481
  Public Administration$25,833$61,644
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Over 16 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  More

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