Chemical Engineers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for chemical engineers is $53.46 an hour ($111,200 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($125,040). Ohio ranks 25th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| 25% of workers | $46.24 | $96,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.46 | $111,200 |
| 75% of workers | $65.24 | $135,700 |
| 90% of workers | $81.54 | $169,600 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $132,760 | 70 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $123,860 | 50 |
| Columbus | $110,860 | 170 |
| Akron | $108,710 | 40 |
| Cleveland | $108,350 | 240 |
| Cincinnati | $107,610 | 300 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,060 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,100 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,220 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,470 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,620 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $138,440 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,830 |
| Materials Engineers | $106,510 |
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