Environmental Engineers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $106,910 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.40
10th percentile $70,490
90th percentile $150,230
Employed locally 140
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,490
    25th
    $85,730
    50th (median)
    $106,910
    75th
    $126,570
    90th
    $150,230

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,070
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $108,970
    Cleveland, OH $108,160
    Ohio $106,070
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $105,060
    Toledo, OH $103,080

    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 Environmental Engineers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Columbus, OH is $51.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.79 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Columbus, OH is 2.6% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,490 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,730.