Environmental Engineers Salary in Ohio

Environmental engineers in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $117,340 a year) and the least in Toledo ($105,240), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $110,350 and the median at $113,180 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$117,340
Cleveland$114,420
Akron$113,180
Dayton$112,980
Cincinnati$109,650
Toledo$105,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$117,340	$127,190	$102,670	$85,654	95
Cleveland	$114,420	$115,720	$96,610	$83,753	94
Akron	$113,180	$114,280	$79,580	$82,945	93
Dayton	$112,980	$119,000	$90,830	$82,815	93
Cincinnati	$109,650	$113,960	$81,490	$81,415	95
Toledo	$105,240	$98,720	$82,310	$77,776	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus'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.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental 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 17-2081.
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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