| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Columbus, Nebraska | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $32,071 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $41,411 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $32,022 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $38,505 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $36,029 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $20,771 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $40,962 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $76,167 | $62,996 |
| Information | $31,920 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $31,058 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $22,039 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $32,875 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $14,965 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $33,695 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $26,499 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $26,205 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $11,564 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $24,130 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $42,308 | $51,719 |