Engineering Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Environmental Engineer Salary in Ohio

The median environmental engineer salary in Ohio is $87,138 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $96,820.

Median Salary

$87,138

vs National

$-9,682

State Rank

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $57,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,800 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$57,600

$-6,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$88,200

$-9,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$127,800

$-14,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$54,900	$61,000	$-6,100
25th Percentile	$68,400	$76,000	$-7,600
Median (50th)	$87,138	$96,820	$-9,682
75th Percentile	$109,800	$122,000	$-12,200
90th Percentile	$133,200	$148,000	$-14,800

Environmental Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

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

Columbus, OH

$91,979

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$83,265

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$87,138

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$79,392

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$81,329

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Ohio

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.