Civil Engineers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $97,990 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.11
10th percentile $66,130
90th percentile $137,740
Employed locally 2,020
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,130
    25th
    $77,750
    50th (median)
    $97,990
    75th
    $122,610
    90th
    $137,740

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Civil Engineers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $101,060
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $100,340
    Mansfield, OH $98,920
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $98,870
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $97,390
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $93,930

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Columbus, OH is $47.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.44 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Columbus, OH is 1.6% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,130 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,750.