Mechanical Engineer Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median mechanical engineer in the Cincinnati area earns $104,220 a year ($50.11 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110) and 5% above the Ohio median ($99,100). Half of the 3,310 mechanical engineers there earn between $81,960 and $132,490.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,290 | $69,160 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $81,960 | $79,390 | $84,130 |
| Median | $104,220 | $99,100 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $132,490 | $115,770 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $168,520 | $138,020 | $164,340 |
| Average | $109,900 | $101,320 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 3,310 | 14,390 | 296,810 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- Columbus, OH: $100,730
- Cleveland, OH: $97,220
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
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Similar jobs in Cincinnati, OH
- Civil Engineer: $98,220
- Industrial Engineer: $105,140
- Electrical Engineer: $105,350
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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.