Electrical Engineer Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median electrical engineer in the Cincinnati area earns $105,350 a year ($50.65 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($120,630) and 5% above the Ohio median ($100,620). Half of the 1,170 electrical engineers there earn between $88,300 and $129,040.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,600 | $72,690 | $76,550 |
| 25th percentile | $88,300 | $82,240 | $92,830 |
| Median | $105,350 | $100,620 | $120,630 |
| 75th percentile | $129,040 | $126,730 | $152,950 |
| 90th percentile | $159,380 | $149,390 | $184,300 |
| Average | $112,260 | $106,150 | $125,100 |
| Jobs | 1,170 | 6,360 | 198,750 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 33rd for electrical engineer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($187,060).
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Check my payElectrical engineer pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $102,380
- Cleveland, OH: $98,550
- San Jose, CA: $187,060
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- Austin, TX: $145,360
- Seattle, WA: $140,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $139,780
- Sacramento, CA: $136,190
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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.