Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $105,910 -17% vs national
Median hourly $50.92
10th percentile $72,020
90th percentile $173,340
Employed locally 610
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,020
    25th
    $86,120
    50th (median)
    $105,910
    75th
    $132,150
    90th
    $173,340

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 133% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $130,620
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $114,800
    Ohio $109,870
    Cleveland, OH $109,310
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $103,990
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $103,920

    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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Columbus, OH is $50.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.50 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Columbus, OH is 17% below the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Columbus?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $72,020 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,120.