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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$113,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.42/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
730
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,995 #6 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Ohio, explained

Environmental engineers in Ohio earn a median of $113,180 per year ($54.42 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $69,000, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $145,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $113,180 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $113,180 is worth about $121,995 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #6 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,000
$33.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,180
$54.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$145,490
$69.95/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $113,180 $121,995
Kentucky $107,520 $119,256 +$5,660
Michigan $105,080 $109,211 +$8,100
Pennsylvania $103,330 $105,901 +$9,850
Indiana $92,460 $99,069 +$20,720
West Virginia $83,200 $92,964 +$29,980

Environmental Engineer in Ohio: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Ohio?

Environmental engineers in Ohio earn a median of $113,180 per year ($54.42 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Ohio pay environmental engineers well?

At $113,180, Ohio pays 6% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 730 work in the state.

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