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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$100,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.38/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
6,360
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,457 #39 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Ohio, explained

Electrical engineers in Ohio earn a median of $100,620 per year ($48.38 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $72,690, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $149,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $100,620 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $100,620 is worth about $108,457 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #39 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,690
$34.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,620
$48.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$149,390
$71.82/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $100,620 $108,457
West Virginia $113,420 $126,731 −$12,800
Pennsylvania $110,820 $113,578 −$10,200
Michigan $106,070 $110,240 −$5,450
Indiana $102,670 $110,009 −$2,050
Kentucky $98,550 $109,307 +$2,070

Electrical Engineer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Ohio?

Electrical engineers in Ohio earn a median of $100,620 per year ($48.38 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Ohio pay electrical engineers well?

At $100,620, Ohio pays 17% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 6,360 work in the state.

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