Technology Ohio (OH) Rank #33 of 50

Network Engineer Salary in Ohio

The median network engineer salary in Ohio is $82,800 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary

$82,800

vs National

$-9,200

State Rank

#33 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Network Engineer Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level network engineer earns around $54,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,200 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$54,000

$-6,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$84,600

$-9,400 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$124,200

$-13,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$50,400	$56,000	$-5,600
25th Percentile	$66,600	$74,000	$-7,400
Median (50th)	$82,800	$92,000	$-9,200
75th Percentile	$106,200	$118,000	$-11,800
90th Percentile	$130,500	$145,000	$-14,500

Network Engineer Salary by City in Ohio

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

Columbus, OH

$87,400

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$79,120

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$82,800

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$75,440

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$77,280

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Network Engineer in Ohio

Education

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

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in Ohio

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