Mechanical Engineers pay in Ohio
$101,320avg. a year
$48.71 an hour · 14,390 employed
Mechanical Engineers in Ohio earn an average of $101,320 a year. That is $12,290 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $113,610. The best-paying metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $109,900.
$99,100Median pay
$48.71Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#40Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
13,310 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$109,900
$52.84 an hour
2620 jobs
Toledo, OH
$107,540
$51.70 an hour
31,180 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$105,350
$50.65 an hour
450 jobs
Lima, OH
$101,510
$48.80 an hour
52,630 jobs
Columbus, OH
$99,840
$48.00 an hour
6530 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$99,270
$47.73 an hour
740 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$99,090
$47.64 an hour
82,300 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$98,180
$47.20 an hour
91,000 jobs
Akron, OH
$97,350
$46.80 an hour
10160 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$96,600
$46.44 an hour
11140 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$95,350
$45.84 an hour
1270 jobs
Springfield, OH
$93,410
$44.91 an hour
1340 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$90,210
$43.37 an hour
14240 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$89,820
$43.18 an hour
1580 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$84,500
$40.63 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio mechanical engineers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113,610 | $54.62 |
| Ohio | $101,320 | $48.71 |
| Michigan | $112,320 | $54.00 |
| Indiana | $104,670 | $50.32 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,740 | $49.87 |
| Kentucky | $103,320 | $49.68 |
| West Virginia | $101,310 | $48.71 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Civil Engineers$100,810
- Industrial Engineers$103,740
- Electrical Engineers$106,150
- Engineers, All Other$121,590
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121,450
- Aerospace Engineers$137,590
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineers make in Ohio?
The average is $101,320 a year, and the median is $99,100. That is $12,290 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $113,610.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$48.71 an hour on average; the median is $47.64.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($109,900), followed by Toledo, OH ($107,540). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Mansfield, OH ($84,500).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-2141. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mechanical engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.