Salary guide, May 2025
MS&T Engineer pay in Ohio
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The median annual wage for Chemical Engineers in Ohio was $111,200 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $96,170 and $135,700.
The Ohio median is $13,840 below the national median of $125,040, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-2041 Chemical Engineers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about ohio?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76,940 | $96,170 | $111,200 | $135,700 | $169,600 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.99 | $46.24 | $53.46 | $65.24 | $81.54 |
BLS estimated 1,030 workers employed in this occupation in Ohio. Location quotient: 1.37.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $79,420 | $97,820 | $125,040 | $157,190 | $182,880 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.19 | $47.03 | $60.12 | $75.57 | $87.92 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $92,400 | $115,190 | $142,410 |
| May 2025 | $96,170 | $111,200 | $135,700 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2041 Chemical Engineers, Ohio. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2041 Chemical Engineers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $110,860 | $90,930 to $148,310 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $123,860 | $99,870 to $158,000 |
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