verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$138,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.56/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
3,710
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$149,223 #6 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Ohio, explained

Aerospace engineers in Ohio earn a median of $138,440 per year ($66.56 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $82,830, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $201,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $138,440 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $138,440 is worth about $149,223 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #6 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,830
$39.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$138,440
$66.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$201,670
$96.96/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $138,440 $149,223
Pennsylvania $133,940 $137,273 +$4,500
Michigan $128,960 $134,030 +$9,480
Kentucky $126,130 $139,897 +$12,310
Indiana $107,400 $115,077 +$31,040

Aerospace Engineer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Ohio?

Aerospace engineers in Ohio earn a median of $138,440 per year ($66.56 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Ohio pay aerospace engineers well?

At $138,440, Ohio pays 3% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 3,710 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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