Mechanical Engineer Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median mechanical engineer in the Cleveland area earns $97,220 a year ($46.74 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 2% below the Ohio median ($99,100). Half of the 2,300 mechanical engineers there earn between $78,760 and $106,950.
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,150 | $69,160 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $78,760 | $79,390 | $84,130 |
| Median | $97,220 | $99,100 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $106,950 | $115,770 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $135,110 | $138,020 | $164,340 |
| Average | $98,180 | $101,320 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 2,300 | 14,390 | 296,810 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 47th 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
- Cincinnati, OH: $104,220
- Columbus, OH: $100,730
- 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 Cleveland, OH
- Civil Engineer: $96,190
- Industrial Engineer: $99,300
- Electrical Engineer: $98,550
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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.