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Jobs in Columbus, OH

Ohio · Population: 910K (2.1M metro)

Columbus is the fastest-growing major city in the Midwest, and the job market reflects that momentum. The insurance industry has deep roots here - Nationwide, State Auto, and several other carriers are headquartered in the metro. But tech has become the real growth story. Intel is building a $20 billion semiconductor fab outside the city, which will create thousands of direct jobs and thousands more in the supply chain. Ohio State University is the largest single-campus university in the country, and it functions as both a major employer and a talent pipeline. Healthcare is strong through OhioHealth and Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. The cost of living is genuinely affordable - Columbus consistently ranks as one of the best values among major US metros for the quality of jobs available.

Avg Salary: $51,000
Cost of Living: Low-Moderate

Top Industries

Insurance & Financial ServicesTechnology & SemiconductorsHealthcareEducation & ResearchLogisticsRetail

Major Employers

Ohio State UniversityOhioHealthNationwide InsuranceIntel (New Albany fab)JPMorgan ChaseHonda of America