Mechanical Engineer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median mechanical engineer in the Columbus area earns $100,730 a year ($48.43 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 2% above the Ohio median ($99,100). Half of the 2,630 mechanical engineers there earn between $79,230 and $106,960.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,870 | $69,160 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $79,230 | $79,390 | $84,130 |
| Median | $100,730 | $99,100 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $106,960 | $115,770 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $131,390 | $138,020 | $164,340 |
| Average | $99,840 | $101,320 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 2,630 | 14,390 | 296,810 |
Columbus, OH ranks 33rd 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
- 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 Columbus, OH
- Civil Engineer: $99,010
- Industrial Engineer: $100,570
- 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.