Mechanical Engineers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,700 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.20
10th percentile $63,430
90th percentile $125,000
Employed locally 190
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,430
    25th
    $73,530
    50th (median)
    $85,700
    75th
    $102,750
    90th
    $125,000

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$98,400
    Civil Engineers$93,930
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,480
    Engineers, All Other$113,860
    Surveyors$55,020
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Southern Ohio is $41.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.90 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Southern Ohio is 16.2% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,430 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,530.