Metadata Manager Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Metadata Manager make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metadata Manager in Columbus, OH is $135,678. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,114 to $147,712, with most professionals earning between $109,764 and $158,669.

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What is a Metadata Manager?

The Metadata Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and quality of metadata within a company or organization. This includes developing and implementing metadata standards, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that metadata is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. The Metadata Manager may also be responsible for managing a team of metadata specialists, collaborating with other departments to ensure metadata needs are met, and staying current on industry best practices and trends in metadata management. Additionally, the Metadata Manager may be involved in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure that metadata is effectively utilized and leveraged across the organization.

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Average Salary Range for Metadata Manager in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Metadata Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metadata Manager in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Metadata Manager ranges from $122,114 to $147,712 with the average base salary of $135,678. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,160 to $160,570 with the average total cash compensation of $145,545.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,678 $122,114 - $147,712
Bonus $9,867 $8,046 - $12,858
Total Pay $145,545 $130,160 - $160,570
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Metadata Manager Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,351 - $146,790 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,060 - $142,809 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,026 - $139,138 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,571 - $144,636 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,634 - $145,922 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,388 - $141,996 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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