Engineering Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Ohio

The median electrical engineer salary in Ohio is $94,149 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$94,149

vs National

$-10,461

State Rank

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $61,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,500 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$61,200

$-6,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$95,400

$-10,600 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$139,500

$-15,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$59,400	$66,000	$-6,600
25th Percentile	$74,700	$83,000	$-8,300
Median (50th)	$94,149	$104,610	$-10,461
75th Percentile	$118,800	$132,000	$-13,200
90th Percentile	$145,800	$162,000	$-16,200

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

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

Columbus, OH

$99,380

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$89,965

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$94,149

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$85,780

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$87,872

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Ohio

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.