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

Civil Engineer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$96,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.26/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
10,560
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,714 #19 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Ohio, explained

Civil engineers in Ohio earn a median of $96,220 per year ($46.26 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $65,170, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $144,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $96,220 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $96,220 is worth about $103,714 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #19 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,170
$31.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,220
$46.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$144,620
$69.53/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $96,220 $103,714
Kentucky $100,930 $111,947 −$4,710
Indiana $98,270 $105,294 −$2,050
Pennsylvania $97,850 $100,285 −$1,630
Michigan $92,100 $95,721 +$4,120
West Virginia $86,930 $97,132 +$9,290

Civil Engineer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Ohio?

Civil engineers in Ohio earn a median of $96,220 per year ($46.26 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Ohio pay civil engineers well?

At $96,220, Ohio pays 5% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 10,560 work in the state.

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