Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,170 or more. The middle half of other personal care and service workers in Columbus earn between $21,410 and $46,490.
- $17K10th
- $21K25th
- $24KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,350 | $2,696 | $15.55 |
| Median | $23,580 | $1,965 | $11.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,410 | $1,784 | $10.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,490 | $3,874 | $22.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Other personal care and service workers in Columbus earn 12% more than the Georgia average ($28,810) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($40,120). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $41,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $32,350 | $23,580 | $16,530 | $48,170 | n/a |
| Georgia | $28,810 | $25,130 | $17,330 | $42,240 | 2,250 |
| United States | $40,120 | $41,600 | $27,480 | $48,910 | 60,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $32,350, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $27,307 a year, or $2,276 a month and $1,050 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $27,307 | $2,276 |
| Working in AL | $26,890 | $2,241 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for other personal care and service workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $32,350 buys what about $36,228 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($35,350).
All Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for other personal care and service workers
Logan, UT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($55,620).
- Logan, UT$55,620
- San Jose, CA$55,350
- Salinas, CA$53,980
- New York, NY$51,480
- San Francisco, CA$49,140
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Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary in Columbus: questions
How much do other personal care and service workers make an hour in Columbus?
$15.56 an hour on average, and $11.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other personal care and service workers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other personal care and service workers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $27,307 a year ($2,276 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,350.
Do other personal care and service workers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9099; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 18.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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