Technology Ohio (OH) Rank #33 of 50

Data Engineer Salary in Ohio

The median data engineer salary in Ohio is $112,500 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$112,500

vs National

$-12,500

State Rank

#33 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Data Engineer Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level data engineer earns around $72,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $162,000 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$114,300

$-12,700 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$162,000

$-18,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
25th Percentile	$90,000	$100,000	$-10,000
Median (50th)	$112,500	$125,000	$-12,500
75th Percentile	$142,200	$158,000	$-15,800
90th Percentile	$171,000	$190,000	$-19,000

Data Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$118,750

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$107,500

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$112,500

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$102,500

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$105,000

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Ohio

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Ohio has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.