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Civil Engineer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$46.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,591/year ($6,216/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $144,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,560 Civil Engineer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Civil Engineer salary of $96,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,591 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $96,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,338 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,361 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,930 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,591 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Ohio?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Ohio is $96,220 per year ($46.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,820 and $124,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $96,220, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $74,591 per year ($6,216 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 10,560 Civil Engineer jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.