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Columbus engineer salary

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Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Columbus metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$115,372

Columbus

Top earners

$177,350

Higher end

vs national

-1% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

OH

Ohio

Engineers in the Columbus metro earn an estimated $115,372, -1% vs national, with top earners near $177,350. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Columbus

Estimated pay for each discipline in Columbus. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Columbus

  • ▹Local market. Columbus pay runs -1% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Ohio statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Columbus, raising or lowering local pay.

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Engineer salaries in Columbus — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Columbus?
Engineers in the Columbus metro earn an estimated median of $115,372 per year — 1% below the national average — with top earners near $177,350. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Columbus?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Columbus, around $163,716 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Columbus compare to the national average?
The estimated Columbus engineering median of $115,372 is 1% below the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Ohio statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Columbus: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 0.99× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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