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Columbus, PA has seen a steady increase in job growth over the past year, with a 1.78% job growth rate. Despite this positive trend, the unemployment rate in Columbus is slightly higher than that of the US overall, at 5.3% compared to 4.1%. Despite this disparity, there are still plenty of opportunities for employment in the area, as new businesses and industries have opened up in recent years. Overall, Columbus is a great place for job seekers looking to find employment with good wages and benefits.

The unemployment rate in Columbus is 7.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Columbus has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 1.1% over the past year.
- The average salary in Columbus is $57,083.
- The median home cost in Columbus is $112,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Columbus? Health Practitioners ($88,750)
- Worst paying jobs? Health Technicians ($9,327)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Administrative and Support and Waste Services ($132,604)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Retail Trade ($12,188)
- Average Income of Residents in Columbus ($30,550) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Columbus (7.6) 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, Pennsylvania that match your qualifications.

     JobsColumbus, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  $30,550$37,638
  $57,083$69,021
  7.66
  -5.1%-6.2%
  14.3%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationColumbus, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Management$70,313$77,236
  Business, Financial$75,192$68,299
  Computer, Math $87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$82,188$86,023
  Sciences $66,034
  Social Service$73,750$44,925
  Legal $88,013
  Education$71,250$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment $43,591
  Health Practitioners$88,750$75,327
  Health Technicians$9,327$41,524
  Healthcare Support$16,250$25,441
  Fire Fighters $35,516
  Law Enforcement $64,941
  Food Prep, Serving $16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance $23,378
  Personal Care$20,833$15,351
  Sales, Related$36,667$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$23,750$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry $25,716
  Construction, Extraction$38,750$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$42,750$48,436
  Production$43,125$38,103
  Transportation$10,625$39,572
  Material Moving$41,000$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryColumbus, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction $44,287
  Manufacturing$40,156$51,585
  Wholesale Trade $51,301
  Retail Trade$12,188$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$12,344$43,256
  Utilities $77,546
  Information $61,268
  Finance and Insurance$75,769$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$31,875$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$132,604$30,687
  Educational Services$71,250$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$28,750$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services $18,154
  Other Services$21,250$29,481
  Public Administration $61,644
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