Civil Engineer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median civil engineer in the Columbus area earns $99,010 a year ($47.60 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($100,840) and 3% above the Ohio median ($96,220). Half of the 2,630 civil engineers there earn between $78,620 and $127,940.
Median $99,010
10th: $68,34090th: $169,390
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,340 | $65,170 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $78,620 | $77,820 | $79,930 |
| Median | $99,010 | $96,220 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $127,940 | $124,930 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $169,390 | $144,620 | $163,220 |
| Average | $106,670 | $100,810 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 2,630 | 10,560 | 367,840 |
Columbus, OH ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for civil engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($130,280).
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Check my payCivil engineer pay in other cities
- Cincinnati, OH: $98,220
- Cleveland, OH: $96,190
- San Jose, CA: $130,280
- San Francisco, CA: $130,160
- Sacramento, CA: $130,150
- Seattle, WA: $116,480
- Riverside, CA: $115,120
- San Diego, CA: $108,900
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- Industrial Engineer: $100,570
- Mechanical Engineer: $100,730
- Electrical Engineer: $102,380
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.