Sales Manager Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median sales manager in the Columbus area earns $138,580 a year ($66.63 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($148,270) and 2% above the Ohio median ($135,510). Half of the 4,460 sales managers there earn between $100,510 and $187,760.
Median $138,580
10th: $77,75090th: $254,150
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,750 | $74,190 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $100,510 | $98,850 | $100,360 |
| Median | $138,580 | $135,510 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $187,760 | $184,450 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $254,150 | $251,110 | $290,540 |
| Average | $154,460 | $152,010 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 4,460 | 22,840 | 637,080 |
Columbus, OH ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
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Check my paySales manager pay in other cities
- Cleveland, OH: $143,870
- Cincinnati, OH: $138,790
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
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- General Manager: $102,590
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- Healthcare Administrator: $107,520
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.