Civil Engineers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $98,870 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.53
10th percentile $64,370
90th percentile $155,480
Employed locally 590
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,370
    25th
    $77,960
    50th (median)
    $98,870
    75th
    $124,100
    90th
    $155,480

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Civil Engineers salary is 42% 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
    Columbus, OH $97,990
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $97,390
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $93,930

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,260
    Engineers, All Other $139,380
    Mechanical Engineers $98,270
    Aerospace Engineers $132,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,620
    Electrical Engineers $102,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Dayton, OH is $47.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.81 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Dayton, OH is 0.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,370 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,960.