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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $106,670 | $99,010 | $78,620 | $78,707 | 95 |
| Dayton | $100,320 | $95,270 | $77,640 | $74,574 | 93 |
| Cincinnati | $100,300 | $98,220 | $77,770 | $75,263 | 95 |
| Lima | $100,280 | $98,990 | $78,470 | $75,550 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $100,130 | $101,060 | $78,820 | $75,702 | 89 |
| Cleveland | $98,770 | $96,190 | $78,790 | $73,565 | 94 |
| Akron | $98,310 | $94,450 | $77,190 | $73,265 | 93 |
| Toledo | $98,080 | $96,300 | $76,920 | $73,115 | 91 |
| Canton | $98,060 | $92,360 | $73,650 | $73,102 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $94,740 | $91,320 | $74,530 | $70,704 | 87 |
| Mansfield | $90,450 | $84,700 | $75,470 | $68,374 | 89 |
*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.
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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 17-2051.
- 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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