Average Mechanical Engineer Salary in Ohio

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Mechanical Engineer in Ohio earns $95,900 per year, which is below the national average of $99,510. This translates to approximately $46.11 per hour, $3,688 biweekly, or $7,992 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)	$71,900	$34.57
Average (50th)	$95,900	$46.11
Experienced (75th)	$110,300	$53.02
Top Earners (90th)	$124,700	$59.95

Mechanical Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$103,600	$8,633/mo
Cleveland	$97,800	$8,150/mo
Cincinnati	$94,000	$7,833/mo
Dayton	$91,100	$7,592/mo
Toledo	$89,200	$7,433/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (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 Mechanical 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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