Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,220 | $102,499 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.26 | $49.28 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,685.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $93,013 | $63,050 | $121,250 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $88,219 | $59,800 | $115,000 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Ohio is $96,220, or about $46.26 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Ohio is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Ohio typically earn from $63,050 depending on the city and employer.
With 10,560 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $96,220, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, civil engineers rank 114 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Aerospace Engineers at $138,440, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors at $129,560, Engineers, All Other at $120,470 — all figures are median annual wages for Ohio.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, civil engineers rank 114 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 85% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Ohio | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | $138,440 | $3,710 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $129,560 | $650 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,470 | $7,000 |
| Agricultural Engineers | $119,250 | $60 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,830 | $3,240 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $118,160 | $580 |
Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Ohio.