How much does an electric motor make in Columbus?

$61,190a year

Median yearly pay for electric motors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,099 a month.

Hourly: $29.42
Vs. national median: +9%
Rank among cities: 18 of 58
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $61,190Highest 10%: $79,840

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,950	$17.76
25th	$48,900	$23.51
Median	$61,190	$29.42
75th	$68,700	$33.03
90th	$79,840	$38.38

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for electric motors.

Cincinnati, OH	$52,250
Cleveland, OH	$47,910

Electric Motor salary in Ohio Electric Motor salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$105,200
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer	$88,860
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer	$81,760
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$80,800
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer	$79,340
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician	$74,210
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$70,410
Millwright	$69,920
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer	$68,870
Radio	$67,980

Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electric motor make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.42 ($61,190 a year).

Do electric motors make more in Columbus than the national average?

Yes: $61,190 against $56,210 nationally, 9% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $52,350, so Columbus pays 17% more.

Where does Columbus rank for electric motor pay?

18 of 58 metro areas with data.

How much does an electric motor make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,840 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.