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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$47.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,538/year ($6,378/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $115,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,390 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $99,100 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 $76,538 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,972 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,581 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,009 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,538 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,378 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Ohio?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Ohio is $99,100 per year ($47.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,390 and $115,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $99,100, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $76,538 per year ($6,378 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 14,390 Mechanical 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.