Mechanical Engineers salary
in Columbus, OH
Mechanical Engineers in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $100,730 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $99,100. It ranks #105 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,630 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN COLUMBUS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $100,730 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,630 jobs pay between $79,230 and $106,960. The 10th percentile is $71,870 and the 90th is $131,390.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% above the OH statewide median of $99,100. It ranks #105 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Columbus?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Honda Development & Manufacturing Of Ame ($109,250), TOOGANN Technologies ($99,985), Solize USA ($97,635). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.