Average Civil Engineer Salary in Ohio

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Civil Engineer in Ohio earns $92,400 per year, which is below the national average of $95,890. This translates to approximately $44.42 per hour, $3,554 biweekly, or $7,700 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$69,300	$33.32
Average (50th)	$92,400	$44.42
Experienced (75th)	$106,300	$51.09
Top Earners (90th)	$120,100	$57.74

Civil Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$99,800	$8,317/mo
Cleveland	$94,200	$7,850/mo
Cincinnati	$90,600	$7,550/mo
Dayton	$87,800	$7,317/mo
Toledo	$85,900	$7,158/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Civil Engineers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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