Chemical Engineers Salary in Ohio

Chemical engineers in Ohio earn the most in Toledo (average $139,120 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($113,380), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical engineers average at $118,710 and the median at $111,200 for 1,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,980.

Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Ohio

Toledo$139,120
Akron$129,420
Dayton$125,000
Columbus$119,970
Cleveland$115,210
Cincinnati$113,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Toledo	$139,120	$132,760	$111,180	$99,486	91
Akron	$129,420	$108,710	$96,170	$93,365	93
Dayton	$125,000	$123,860	$99,870	$90,576	93
Columbus	$119,970	$110,860	$90,930	$87,366	95
Cleveland	$115,210	$108,350	$97,700	$84,267	94
Cincinnati	$113,380	$107,610	$78,730	$83,869	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Toledo's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Engineers salary in other states

Chemical Engineers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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