📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Civil Engineering Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)

Ohio · 12.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$50,882
per year
Median
$48,778
per year
Hourly
$24.46
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$33,352
25th Percentile — Junior$42,576
50th Percentile — Median$48,778
75th Percentile — Senior$63,331
90th Percentile — Top Earners$70,994
💡 Top-earning Civil Engineering Technicians in Ohio make up to $70,994 per year. The job market in Ohio is rated moderate, with key industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$45.0k
2021
$46.1k
2022
$47.2k
2023
$48.4k
2024
$49.6k
2025
$50.9k
2026
📈 Civil Engineering Technician salaries in Ohio have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Ohio's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Civil Engineering Technician Salary by City in Ohio
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Columbus $46,303 -9.0% Medium
Cincinnati $46,303 -9.0% Medium
Toledo $42,741 -16.0% Medium
Akron $43,250 -15.0% Medium
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Civil Engineering Technician Job Market in Ohio
Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio is home to a moderate job market for Civil Engineering Technicians. The state's key industries — Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $50,882 per year, Ohio's Civil Engineering Technician salaries are 12.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Ohio (index: 0.88) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Ohio can expect to earn $33,352–$42,576, while experienced Civil Engineering Technicians can command $63,331–$70,994.

Looking ahead, the Civil Engineering Technician profession in Ohio is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Manufacturing continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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  • The average Civil Engineering Technician salary in Ohio is $50,882 per year in 2026, which is 12.0% below the national average of $57,820.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Civil Engineering Technicians the highest wages in Ohio due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Ohio has a moderate job market with major industries in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail. Opportunities exist in for Civil Engineering Technician employment.
  • At $50,882/year, Ohio Civil Engineering Technician salaries are 12.0% lower than the national average of $57,820/year.