How much does an engineer make in Ohio?
$120,500a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Ohio. That is $57.92 an hour or $10,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,330Median: $120,500Highest 10%: $175,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,330 | $34.77 | |
| 25th | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| Median | $120,500 | $57.92 | |
| 75th | $155,500 | $74.76 | |
| 90th | $175,300 | $84.30 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $142,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,200 |
| Wheeling, WV | $122,500 |
| Cleveland, OH | $118,600 |
| Youngstown, OH | $102,600 |
| Akron, OH | $102,500 |
| Columbus, OH | $99,180 |
| Huntington, WV | $95,140 |
| Springfield, OH | $92,370 |
| Toledo, OH | $81,210 |
| Canton, OH | $78,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 17. Hawaii | $122,800 |
| 18. Michigan | $121,000 |
| 19. Indiana | $120,900 |
| 20. Ohio | $120,500 |
| 21. Maine | $120,400 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $119,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $118,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $57.92 ($120,500 a year).
Do engineers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $120,500 against $122,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for engineer pay?
Ohio ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays engineers the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $142,100 a year.
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.