Largest employer
30,212
people work at The Ohio State University, the largest employer
State of Ohio and Government of the United States of America are the next largest employers in Columbus.
Harrison West, Columbus
The job market inColumbus
1.4 million people work in the Columbus metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Growth
8,833
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 87 largest employers that grew. Gifthealth, Inc. grew fastest, up 113.3%.
Weinland Park, Columbus
In demand
5,991
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Columbus. Postings for maintenance technician are up 6.1% from a year ago.
Olde Towne East, Columbus
Industries
195,468
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 97,774 work in education services and 86,025 in engineering and construction services.
Southern Orchards, Columbus
Job titles
35,701
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Columbus. Sales executive is growing fastest, up 8.5% in a year.
German Village, Columbus
Pay
$101,337
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Columbus. The median across the US is $67,324.
Brewery District, Columbus
Hiring
92,271
job postings were active in Columbus in June 2026
Up 15.9% from a year earlier.
Scioto Peninsula, Columbus
That's the job market in Columbus.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Columbus?
The largest employer in the Columbus metro is The Ohio State University, with about 30,212 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 1,386,341 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Columbus metro grew 2.79% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Columbus, OH (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Columbus metro
1.39M
1,386,341 jobs
12-month headcount change
+2.79%
across the Columbus metro
Average salary
$80,569
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Columbus?
Columbus employers had 92,271 active job postings in June 2026, up 15.9% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Columbus?
About 1,386,341 people work in the Columbus metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Columbus metro grew 2.79% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 195,468 jobs, followed by education services (97,774) and engineering and construction services (86,025). See top industries.
The Ohio State University is the largest employer, with about 30,212 people in the Columbus metro. Gifthealth, Inc. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +113.3%. Employers here had 92,271 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Columbus, OH
- State
- Ohio
- Workers in the metro
- 1,386,341
- Largest employer
- The Ohio State University
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +2.79%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Columbus by employees (2026)
The Ohio State University employs the most people in the Columbus metro, followed by State of Ohio and Government of the United States of America.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ohio State University | 30,212 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | State of Ohio | 18,392 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | Government of the United States of America | 17,305 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | 16,778 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 5 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 15,054 | Finance | ||
| 6 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | 13,874 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | McKesson Corp. | 12,506 | Pharmaceuticals | ||
| 8 | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. | 10,609 | Finance | ||
| 9 | The Kroger Co. | 10,465 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 10 | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | 9,418 | Automotive Services |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Columbus metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Columbus metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Columbus in 2026
The largest industries in the Columbus metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Columbus metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 80,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 195,468 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Columbus, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Columbus (2026)
Gifthealth, Inc. grew fastest, up +113.3%. 87 of the 200 largest employers in Columbus added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Columbus (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Columbus (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Columbus metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Columbus, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Columbus (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| McKesson Corp. | 1,367 |
| Iron Mountain, Inc. | 1,206 |
| The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | 1,144 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Columbus (2026)
Share of the Columbus metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Columbus metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse35,701
- 2Social Worker26,491
- 3Teacher23,968
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Executive+8.5%
- 2Education Administrator+7.6%
- 3Account Executive+6.7%
In-demand jobs in Columbus
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Columbus metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5,991 | -25.0% |
| Maintenance Technician | 4,233 | +6.1% |
| Physician | 3,265 | +4.2% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Columbus metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Columbus job market: hiring trends (2026)
Columbus employers had 92,271 active job postings in June 2026, up 15.9% from a year earlier.
92,271
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+15.9%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Columbus metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Columbus employers had 92,271 active postings in Jun 2026, up 15.9% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 79,613 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 99,887 in Mar 2026.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Columbus employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Columbus (2026)
Median salary by job function in Columbus
Information technology pays the most. 4 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Columbus, compared with any other metro.
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Columbus companies: frequently asked questions
The Ohio State University is the largest employer in the Columbus metro, with about 30,212 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Columbus are The Ohio State University, State of Ohio, Government of the United States of America, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Nationwide Children's Hospital, McKesson Corp., Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., The Kroger Co. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 1,386,341 people work in the Columbus metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (195,468 jobs), education services (97,774) and engineering and construction services (86,025).
Among the largest employers in the Columbus metro, Gifthealth, Inc. (+113.3%), Vale SA (+90.7%) and Amgen, Inc. (+35.9%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Columbus metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and physician, as of June 2026.
Columbus employers had 92,271 active job postings in June 2026, up 15.9% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Columbus.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/columbus-oh-job-market
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