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Columbus, Ohio Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 24, 2026

Active Listings

32

Avg Salary Range

$94K - $142K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

20%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Columbus, OH commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 94).

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Spatial Hub Radar · Columbus, OH
Approx. cost index: 94
Cincinnati, OH100 mi · cost index 93.1Cleveland, OH126 mi · cost index 92.4Pittsburgh, PA162 mi · cost index 94.2Detroit, MI164 mi · cost index 94.8Ann Arbor, MI165 mi · cost index 99.2Columbus, OH32 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Columbus:$110,000/yr
Current: Columbus, OH

$110,000

BEA Price Parity: 94

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$138,553

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 26% more expensive+26% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $110,000 in Columbus, you need at least $138,553 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both OH and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Columbus

  • Staff Psychologist1
  • Compounding Pharmacist (Days)1
  • Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding1
  • Territory Sales Representative - Commercial1
  • Regional Director - U.S. Midwest Data Center Operations1
  • Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region1
  • Maternal Health & Pediatrics Skills Lab Instructor - Practical Nursing Program1
  • Product Analyst Intern (US) - Summer 20271
  • Software Engineering Intern (US) - Summer 20271
  • Consultant Marketing Management1
Staff Psychologist
1
Compounding Pharmacist (Days)
1
Pharmacist, Sterile Compounding
1
Territory Sales Representative - Commercial
1
Regional Director - U.S. Midwest Data Center Operations
1
Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region
1
Maternal Health & Pediatrics Skills Lab Instructor - Practical Nursing Program
1
Product Analyst Intern (US) - Summer 2027
1
Software Engineering Intern (US) - Summer 2027
1
Consultant Marketing Management
1

Top Hiring Companies

U

Upstart

7 listings

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

5 listings

H

Hims & Hers

2 listings

C

CoreWeave

2 listings

T

TELUS Digital

2 listings

E

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice

2 listings

T

Toast

2 listings

A

Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army

2 listings

S

Staples, Inc.

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

Greenhouse12USAJOBS10Ashby5Google Jobs5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Columbus?

There are 32 active job listings in Columbus, OH right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 49.

What is the average salary in Columbus?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Columbus is $94K to $142K. Median salary sits at $112K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Columbus jobs are remote?

0% of active Columbus listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Columbus?

The average ghost probability across scored Columbus listings is 20%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Columbus?

The most active employers in Columbus include Upstart, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Hims & Hers, CoreWeave, TELUS Digital. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.