How much does an engineer make in Cleveland?
$118,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $57.01 an hour or $9,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.01
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,560Median: $118,600Highest 10%: $174,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,560 | $35.85 | |
| 25th | $98,090 | $47.16 | |
| Median | $118,600 | $57.01 | |
| 75th | $156,000 | $75.01 | |
| 90th | $174,300 | $83.80 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Dayton, OH | $142,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,200 |
| Wheeling, WV | $122,500 |
| Youngstown, OH | $102,600 |
| Akron, OH | $102,500 |
| Columbus, OH | $99,180 |
| Huntington, WV | $95,140 |
| Toledo, OH | $81,210 |
| Canton, OH | $78,260 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $143,000 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $132,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $128,300 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $119,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $117,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $108,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $106,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $57.01 ($118,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $118,600 against $122,900 nationally, 4% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $120,500, so Cleveland pays 2% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for engineer pay?
80 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,300 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.