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Columbia Employment

Employment and Industries in the Columbia, South Carolina Area

Columbia has a diversified economy. Some of the major employers are state government, Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, the University of South Carolina and the Palmetto Health hospital system. In addition, Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's second largest training facility, is located in Columbia.

Columbia also includes the headquarters of the Fortune 500 company SCANA. Other companies with headquarters in Columbia include Colonial Supplemental Insurance, a major supplemental insurance company, Collexis Holdings Inc, a software development firm, Spectrum Medical, an international medical software company, Nelson Mullins a major national law firm and First Citizens bank, one of the largest state-based banks.

Major manufacturers with facilities in Columbia include CMC Steel, Square D, Michelin, Spirax Sacro, Honeywell, Westinghouse Electric, International Paper, Trane, Bose Corporation Technology, Pirelli Cables, Harsco Track Tech and Solectron. The region also includes more than 70 foreign affiliated firms.

Accolades for Columbia, South Carolina: Forbes named Columbia as a "Best Small Place to do Business". Entrepreneur.com, Inc., ranked Columbia #8 for midsize metropolitan areas in its hot cities for entrepreneurs list. Columbia was named as one of America's 50 hottest cities for corporate expansion and relocation by Expansion Management.

The following is a list of the major employers in the greater Columbia area:

  • Palmetto Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Richland School System
  • SCE&G
  • UPS
  • Wachovia Bank, N.A.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company
  • City of Columbia
  • Santee Cooper
  • Papa John's Pizza
  • Bank of America
  • Richland County
  • Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals
  • Michelin North America
  • Bell South
  • Babcock Center, Inc
  • Piggly Wiggly, Inc
  • SC State Dept., of Education
  • Bose Corporation

The major job providing segments in Columbia, South Carolina:

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Social assistance
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Financial activities
  • Government

Notable details regarding Columbia, South Carolina: Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 87.5. Population 25 years and older holding a bachelor's degree or better: 36%.

Columbia businesses can contact the following helpful associations:

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Most Popular Jobs in Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses7,40057,930$40,750 - 78,78024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education4,45045,960$32,550 - 62,65014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products3,72059,150$28,170 - 104,0708%51%
4Accountants and auditors3,36056,330$32,830 - 82,09018%79%
5Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education2,60049,140$34,400 - 65,7406%96%
6Management analysts2,18063,030$40,130 - 90,69022%78%
7Teachers and instructors, all other1,86046,260$17,910 - 123,0709%54%
8Lawyers1,610107,050$48,010 - 11%99%
9Computer systems analysts1,52061,550$39,650 - 91,51029%68%
10Financial managers1,37091,290$48,930 - 142,74013%60%
11Computer programmers1,20063,270$37,260 - 88,9600%73%
12Chief executives1,200165,700$89,950 - 2%65%
13Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education1,15047,180$33,450 - 63,86011%95%
14Sales managers99092,800$46,580 - 150,46010%69%
15Child, family, and school social workers93033,790$25,090 - 45,24019%77%
16Computer and information systems managers92090,390$57,510 - 128,02016%73%
17Educational, vocational, and school counselors88045,420$27,650 - 68,05013%73%
18Pharmacists860101,690$84,100 - 128,42022%97%
19Social and human service assistants85026,060$18,290 - 35,12034%58%
20Civil engineers85065,590$42,940 - 95,27018%87%
21Industrial engineers79073,550$52,890 - 99,71020%74%
22Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products79072,800$41,090 - 103,87012%51%
23Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation77044,890$28,850 - 67,2905%58%
24Medical and health services managers74076,060$45,980 - 112,81016%57%
25Network systems and data communications analysts67058,700$35,010 - 93,43053%57%
26Managers, all other66065,910$40,470 - 103,0807%55%
27Medical and clinical laboratory technologists63049,050$34,590 - 65,71012%51%
28Training and development specialists62046,890$30,500 - 67,36018%56%
29Mechanical engineers61072,800$50,600 - 99,8004%78%
30Network and computer systems administrators60058,080$36,620 - 85,47027%50%
31Computer software engineers, systems software59084,040$43,990 - 122,11028%85%
32Public relations specialists59042,800$29,770 - 55,12018%81%
33Education administrators, elementary and secondary school56074,970$54,430 - 100,3808%78%
34Medical and clinical laboratory technicians56032,240$20,880 - 48,84015%51%
35Database administrators55059,540$38,840 - 86,61029%72%
36Self-enrichment education teachers54039,340$20,190 - 62,87023%54%
37Computer software engineers, applications51074,690$54,890 - 99,90045%85%
38Electrical engineers46083,150$59,790 - 106,7306%81%
39Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists46040,440$26,960 - 55,03018%56%
40Librarians45052,700$36,500 - 70,0704%85%
41Marketing managers45086,400$45,760 - 146,22014%69%
42Advertising sales agents45045,740$23,380 - 72,79020%56%
43Instructional coordinators44063,360$38,830 - 83,45023%79%
44Financial specialists, all other41065,460$38,640 - 97,16012%50%
45Personal financial advisors41075,560$33,700 - 153,90041%81%
46Engineering managers410106,110$64,630 - 160,1307%84%
47Medical and public health social workers41043,040$28,390 - 58,57024%77%
48Occupational health and safety specialists40041,910$28,070 - 61,7108%72%
49Coaches and scouts39048,130$14,260 - 86,98015%60%
50Environmental engineers37056,480$36,410 - 80,22025%86%
51Health educators33041,360$27,010 - 65,50026%58%
52Physical therapists33074,650$48,470 - 100,56027%89%
53Financial analysts33056,300$36,140 - 80,31034%87%
54Graphic designers32039,520$25,110 - 51,40010%55%
55Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school32045,860$31,860 - 63,30020%87%
56Insurance underwriters31042,890$30,590 - 63,3006%53%
57Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other31052,990$34,010 - 80,08017%56%
58Education administrators, all other30054,980$34,230 - 81,79013%78%
59Human resources managers, all other29069,700$40,340 - 114,68011%58%
60Social workers, all other29043,040$27,800 - 63,43018%77%
61Speech-language pathologists29062,270$38,490 - 95,23011%98%
62Social and community service managers28050,090$35,240 - 68,71025%72%
63Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents28096,490$38,420 - 25%67%
64Public relations managers28068,930$45,390 - 94,38017%75%
65Computer specialists, all other27054,950$29,020 - 81,85015%68%
66Sales and related workers, all other26026,490$12,790 - 50,51014%62%
67Detectives and criminal investigators25053,920$34,360 - 86,53017%54%
68Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists24049,290$33,050 - 72,85018%56%
69Rehabilitation counselors23041,570$29,190 - 54,64023%73%
70Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors23054,000$43,250 - 69,74014%54%
71Architects, except landscape and naval22078,080$46,080 - 119,72018%88%
72Occupational therapists22074,590$54,520 - 101,26023%90%
73Market research analysts21056,920$33,610 - 91,28020%82%
74Operations research analysts21061,730$34,990 - 92,10011%71%
75Special education teachers, secondary school21047,900$32,340 - 64,6509%87%
76Compensation and benefits managers20066,120$43,210 - 102,13012%58%
77Dietitians and nutritionists20054,440$32,030 - 81,7409%72%
78Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists20064,330$43,490 - 106,02016%99%
79Legislators19016,690$12,920 - 19,7601%65%
80Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists19037,650$26,560 - 50,67011%58%
81Environmental scientists and specialists, including health18042,220$27,550 - 64,64025%93%
82Credit analysts18055,760$33,980 - 80,0802%60%
83Purchasing managers18073,440$48,240 - 101,4603%57%
84Chemical engineers16079,190$52,950 - 106,5508%91%
85Community and social service specialists, all other16026,690$19,590 - 35,14025%58%
86Surveyors16049,390$27,920 - 67,08024%82%
87Education administrators, postsecondary16099,700$44,630 - 14%78%
88Mental health counselors15047,010$25,350 - 82,93030%73%
89Veterinarians15078,700$31,640 - 111,14035%100%
90Interior designers15060,450$30,260 - 148,10020%55%
91Special education teachers, middle school14043,140$30,030 - 62,05016%87%
92Producers and directors14031,940$14,550 - 55,74011%75%
93Reporters and correspondents14038,100$21,760 - 69,8901%85%
94Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers13037,100$24,410 - 50,37022%93%
95Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors13038,430$29,080 - 52,02034%73%
96Vocational education teachers, secondary school12050,160$37,030 - 66,3100%96%
97Electronics engineers, except computer12078,660$52,230 - 112,5604%81%
98Floral designers12019,020$14,190 - 24,2400%55%
99Budget analysts12059,610$44,180 - 78,9607%78%
100Dentists, general120160,700$77,510 - 9%100%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons10,93024,390$14,350 - 38,44012%25%
2Office clerks, general10,30025,950$17,050 - 36,04013%19%
3Cashiers10,03016,660$12,970 - 21,760-2%10%
4Customer service representatives7,24029,120$18,280 - 40,77025%22%
5Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand6,65022,980$16,020 - 33,4602%5%
6First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers6,04042,180$27,820 - 59,8206%29%
7General and operations managers5,22097,800$47,500 - 163,0202%48%
8Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners5,21019,440$13,410 - 27,31015%4%
9Waiters and waitresses4,99015,020$12,750 - 17,15011%14%
10Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks4,76030,610$20,280 - 41,46013%16%
11Maintenance and repair workers, general4,43034,440$19,710 - 51,44010%6%
12Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants4,35020,330$14,340 - 26,47018%7%
13Stock clerks and order fillers4,29022,190$14,010 - 33,370-7%8%
14Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food4,14015,410$12,870 - 19,24018%5%
15Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive4,09028,910$19,420 - 39,1501%18%
16Team assemblers3,86031,190$18,920 - 46,8000%5%
17Food preparation workers3,50016,290$12,940 - 20,89015%7%
18First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers3,44039,440$23,360 - 55,1004%25%
19Security guards3,42024,880$16,340 - 35,97017%13%
20Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer3,06037,410$26,320 - 51,87010%4%
21Executive secretaries and administrative assistants3,05038,200$26,160 - 51,41015%18%
22Truck drivers, light or delivery services2,91028,150$15,700 - 43,8808%4%
23Receptionists and information clerks2,75024,860$17,190 - 32,66017%13%
24Home health aides2,67019,160$16,060 - 24,04049%7%
25Teacher assistants2,57018,070$13,430 - 23,90010%18%
26Cooks, fast food2,43015,370$12,840 - 19,3508%5%
27Cooks, restaurant2,34020,510$15,700 - 26,10012%5%
28Carpenters2,18033,260$23,330 - 44,71010%6%
29First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers2,14047,560$34,010 - 64,4709%10%
30Correctional officers and jailers2,12029,530$22,850 - 37,61017%11%
31Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses2,07038,290$28,630 - 49,53014%7%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics1,98033,770$18,480 - 52,79014%4%
33First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers1,98051,990$33,240 - 76,9207%13%
34First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers1,91028,480$19,940 - 40,21011%14%
35Police and sheriff's patrol officers1,89041,380$28,820 - 57,33011%33%
36Tellers1,88023,590$19,810 - 29,51014%16%
37Maids and housekeeping cleaners1,82016,740$13,150 - 20,70013%5%
38Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks1,80026,680$16,980 - 38,8704%6%
39Dishwashers1,74017,160$13,730 - 20,19010%3%
40Construction laborers1,74023,290$17,410 - 30,40011%5%
41Child care workers1,68016,800$13,070 - 21,85018%15%
42Electricians1,67036,550$24,400 - 51,5907%7%
43First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers1,62055,030$33,100 - 80,620-4%15%
44Landscaping and groundskeeping workers1,62023,240$16,820 - 32,57018%6%
45Billing and posting clerks and machine operators1,57029,270$22,200 - 37,5304%15%
46Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters1,49036,760$27,480 - 46,80011%4%
47Bill and account collectors1,39028,810$20,680 - 38,89023%13%
48Business operations specialists, all other1,38069,490$32,800 - 102,56021%49%
49Insurance sales agents1,38051,690$27,090 - 86,09013%45%
50Industrial truck and tractor operators1,38029,210$20,430 - 39,440-1%2%
51Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers1,35035,130$21,470 - 50,030-6%14%
52Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,29020,200$13,740 - 26,04011%5%
53Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers1,24034,110$26,300 - 42,1905%2%
54Data entry keyers1,22024,500$17,520 - 33,960-4%18%
55Computer support specialists1,20041,720$29,760 - 58,52013%43%
56Construction managers1,17076,040$36,650 - 117,65016%29%
57Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,13031,200$22,620 - 40,8908%3%
58Paralegals and legal assistants1,13040,940$27,600 - 56,54022%45%
59Bus drivers, school1,11016,750$12,950 - 22,3409%4%
60Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers1,11033,980$23,080 - 48,9409%3%
61Helpers--production workers1,10021,240$15,250 - 28,0000%4%
62Packers and packagers, hand1,09020,060$13,730 - 31,160-11%3%
63Counter and rental clerks1,07022,890$14,320 - 35,37023%16%
64First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,02066,970$36,710 - 103,7904%38%
65Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators1,00052,280$33,160 - 76,5509%47%
66Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,00015,830$13,000 - 19,30010%17%
67Pharmacy technicians97025,070$16,020 - 33,30032%16%
68Medical assistants96029,330$22,060 - 38,33035%10%
69Cleaners of vehicles and equipment95018,490$13,230 - 26,70014%3%
70Bartenders92015,310$12,820 - 18,98011%17%
71Administrative services managers92065,250$40,610 - 97,35012%40%
72Insurance claims and policy processing clerks89030,610$22,830 - 40,1700%22%
73Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers86016,910$13,210 - 20,63012%6%
74Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists85023,640$13,250 - 36,55012%6%
75Personal and home care aides84018,120$16,230 - 20,34051%10%
76Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop83015,130$12,830 - 18,76010%8%
77Legal secretaries81036,420$27,230 - 48,00012%18%
78Postal service mail carriers810 1%11%
79Chemical plant and system operators80044,830$31,360 - 60,440-14%7%
80Physicians and surgeons, all other800141,410$45,500 - 0%0%
81Industrial machinery mechanics80048,340$33,370 - 71,4109%5%
82Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers79020,780$14,200 - 30,08012%0%
83Healthcare support workers, all other75030,710$21,900 - 41,83016%10%
84Vocational education teachers, postsecondary74037,030$26,760 - 57,5600%0%
85Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products73049,020$29,990 - 72,2600%42%
86File clerks72021,570$14,260 - 30,460-40%20%
87Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping69033,190$23,740 - 45,14011%29%
88Driver/sales workers69024,510$13,900 - 36,420-4%4%
89Parts salespersons69030,870$18,640 - 43,010-1%6%
90Emergency medical technicians and paramedics68032,120$20,290 - 44,42019%14%
91Interviewers, except eligibility and loan67027,660$21,530 - 35,22010%24%
92Dental assistants67031,440$25,910 - 39,29029%9%
93Cooks, short order67016,190$12,970 - 20,5105%5%
94Drywall and ceiling tile installers67029,860$24,760 - 34,8407%2%
95Loan officers67061,580$33,720 - 102,69012%49%
96Slaughterers and meat packers67017,370$13,480 - 21,85013%2%
97Machinists66034,590$24,170 - 47,090-2%3%
98Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic65028,630$18,300 - 39,780-14%0%
99Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers63046,270$25,000 - 66,8203%13%
100Sales representatives, services, all other61045,380$27,890 - 72,91028%48%
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Career Schools in Columbia

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ECPI College of Technology
Columbia, South Carolina
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Degree, Diploma
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Medical Careers Institute
Columbia, South Carolina
  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Diploma
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Remington College
Columbia, South Carolina
  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Strayer University
Columbia, South Carolina
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master
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University of Phoenix
Columbia, South Carolina
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Jobs More Common Near Columbia Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Fallers22,60010054.8
Choreographers35,17017011.6
Grounds maintenance workers, all other18,82014011
Chemical plant and system operators44,83080010.6
Slaughterers and meat packers17,37067010.5
Telephone operators25,4401908.5
Hydrologists56,2201008.1
Court reporters38,5902207.6
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders20,0201906.1
Insurance appraisers, auto damage49,4701106.1
Loan counselors35,3703705.5
Education administrators, all other54,9803004.9
Insulation workers, mechanical31,5202604.7
Cartographers and photogrammetrists47,9401004.7
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door55,8003604.5
Correctional officers and jailers29,5302,1204.1
Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic34,3802504.1
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics28,1301403.9
Helpers, construction trades, all other20,8601803.7
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders29,0601603.7
Home appliance repairers28,5502603.6
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders27,8801703.6
Occupational health and safety specialists41,9104003.2
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons21,8201103.1
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood22,3101803.1
Real estate brokers52,7603403
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates78,8601003
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators29,0303703
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary37,0307403
Metal workers and plastic workers, all other27,5201902.8
Procurement clerks32,9905702.8
Environmental engineers56,4803702.8
Environmental engineering technicians43,0901102.5
Business teachers, postsecondary80,1303602.4
Crane and tower operators32,0101902.4
Recreational therapists28,8801102.3
Painting, coating, and decorating workers24,6001402.3
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters23,5904202.3
Chemical engineers79,1901602.3
Radio and television announcers48,1801202.3
Pipelayers34,0202702.2
Helpers--carpenters22,8504002.2
Computer operators32,1506002.2
Health educators41,3603302.2
Dietetic technicians23,5201002.1
Drywall and ceiling tile installers29,8606702.1
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers20,7807902.1
Chemical equipment operators and tenders41,6901902
Compensation and benefits managers66,1202002
Food cooking machine operators and tenders25,9501302

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Property, real estate, and community association managers74,8001.4220
Coaches and scouts48,1301.35390
Interior designers60,4501.28150
Radiologic technologists and technicians63,9301.25560
Radio and television announcers48,1801.24120
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents96,4901.22280
Teachers and instructors, all other46,2601.221,860
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door55,8001.21360
Medical equipment preparers34,9801.21120
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors54,0001.19230
Business operations specialists, all other69,4901.181,380
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors34,9101.16550
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders35,3601.16200
Mental health counselors47,0101.15150
Rehabilitation counselors41,5701.15230
Financial specialists, all other65,4601.14410
Team assemblers31,1901.143,860
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers33,6701.14440
Loan interviewers and clerks35,9001.13310
Electromechanical equipment assemblers35,3201.12180
Education administrators, postsecondary99,7001.12160
Physical therapist assistants51,0101.11150
Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders29,0601.11160
Textile winding, twisting, and drawing out machine setters, operators, and tenders27,8801.11170
Occupational therapists74,5901.11220
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary72,9901.1120
Chief executives165,7001.11,200
Instructional coordinators63,3601.1440
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders35,3901.1400
Education teachers, postsecondary65,2201.09190
Chemical technicians45,7201.09140
Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic31,9701.09380
Business teachers, postsecondary80,1301.09360
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products55,2801.09220
Industrial machinery mechanics48,3401.09800
Architects, except landscape and naval78,0801.07220
Family and general practitioners176,5501.07300
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines46,0101.07510
Food cooking machine operators and tenders25,9501.07130
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks20,7301.07510
Motor vehicle operators, all other30,1601.06170
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other38,3501.06160
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders27,7301.06470
Automotive body and related repairers41,6201.06230
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians52,7001.06170
Dietitians and nutritionists54,4401.06200
Healthcare support workers, all other30,7101.05750
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers35,1301.051,350
Crossing guards24,1301.05110
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic31,8901.05180

Highest Paying Jobs in Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons218,08090
Internists, general208,180100
Anesthesiologists197,770 
Family and general practitioners176,550300
Obstetricians and gynecologists171,51060
Chief executives165,7001,200
Dentists, general160,700120
Physicians and surgeons, all other141,410800
Pediatricians, general137,39050
Computer and information scientists, research114,94070
Lawyers107,0501,610
Engineering managers106,110410
Pharmacists101,690860
Education administrators, postsecondary99,700160
General and operations managers97,8005,220
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents96,490280
Sales managers92,800990
Financial managers91,2901,370
Computer and information systems managers90,390920
Natural sciences managers87,28040
Industrial production managers87,160560
Marketing managers86,400450
Computer software engineers, systems software84,040590
Electrical engineers83,150460
Computer science teachers, postsecondary81,30050
Business teachers, postsecondary80,130360
Chemical engineers79,190160
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates78,860100
History teachers, postsecondary78,71060
Veterinarians78,700150
Electronics engineers, except computer78,660120
Architects, except landscape and naval78,080220
Physician assistants76,92090
Advertising and promotions managers76,43080
Medical and health services managers76,060740
Construction managers76,0401,170
Personal financial advisors75,560410
Financial examiners75,18050
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school74,970560
Property, real estate, and community association managers74,800220
Computer software engineers, applications74,690510
Physical therapists74,650330
Occupational therapists74,590220
Industrial engineers73,550790
Purchasing managers73,440180
Psychology teachers, postsecondary73,37080
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary72,990120
Chiropractors72,90050
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers72,850240
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products72,800790

Large Companies Headquartered in Columbia

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
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