Chemical Engineers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $103,860 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.93
10th percentile $78,040
90th percentile $164,060
Employed locally 230
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,040
    25th
    $85,490
    50th (median)
    $103,860
    75th
    $144,760
    90th
    $164,060

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $129,010
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $120,040
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $119,450
    Lima, OH $119,060
    Cleveland, OH $116,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,970

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Civil Engineers $97,990
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Columbus, OH is $49.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.15 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Columbus, OH is 14.8% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Columbus?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,040 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,490.