salary$99,010 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,390per year
Jobs in the area2,630people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 19.5% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Columbus, OH area is $99,010 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $68,340 and $169,390.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 19.5% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbus, OH metro area.