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Median income by age in Columbus.

For adults ages 25–34 in the Columbus metro, median annual income is $52,098. See how the median changes across age bands below.

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Columbus's early plateau.

Single-adult median income barely changes between ages 25–34 ($52,098) and 35–44 ($52,098) in Columbus. The two medians are less than 2% apart. This is a comparison of different groups, not evidence that an individual's income stops growing.

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Median annual income by age, in 2025 dollars
Age bandAnnual income
18–24$28,133
25–34$52,098
35–44$52,098
45–54$57,308
55–64$46,888
65–74$37,511
75+$33,134

These medians compare single adults in each age band.

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How do other metros compare?

Single-adult medians at two age bands: annual income, in 2025 dollars
MetroAges 25–34Ages 35–44
Columbus$52,098$52,098
Atlanta$52,098$61,476
Dallas–Fort Worth$55,224$60,434

Shown with the two other supported metros whose single-adult medians at ages 25–34 are closest in dollars. These comparisons do not adjust for local living costs.

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