Mechanical Engineers salary
in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
Mechanical Engineers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro earn a median of $101,180 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,180 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 #100 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,180 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DAYTON · 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 Dayton?
The BLS median is $101,180 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,180 jobs pay between $80,120 and $126,150. The 10th percentile is $71,980 and the 90th is $152,780.
Is Dayton 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 #100 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 Dayton?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Fuyao Glass America ($71,753). 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.