Environmental Engineer Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Environmental Engineers in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$113,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $107,110
State Rank
#12 of 50
730 employed here

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Ohio?

An Environmental Engineer working in Ohio earns a median salary of $113,180 per year, or about $54.41 per hour. That is 6% above the national median of $107,110 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $69,000 while the top 10% make $145,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,590 and $127,330 a year.

Environmental Engineer salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$69,000$33.17
25th percentile (early career)$83,590$40.19
50th percentile (median)$113,180$54.41
75th percentile (experienced)$127,330$61.22
90th percentile (top earners)$145,490$69.95

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 12th out of 50 states and territories for Environmental Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$130,510
2California$130,410
3Oregon$127,100
4Washington$125,460
5Texas$123,060

Working as an Environmental Engineer in Ohio

Nationally, about 38,000 people work as Environmental Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($113,180) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Ohio?
The median Environmental Engineer salary in Ohio is $113,180 per year, or about $54.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,000 at the entry level to $145,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Environmental Engineers about 6% more than the national median of $107,110. Ohio ranks 12th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Environmental Engineers?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $113,180 a year. About 730 Environmental Engineers are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.