Electrical Engineers in Ohio
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Projected employment for Electrical Engineers in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Electrical Engineers in Ohio earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Electrical Engineers Work in Ohio?
In Ohio, there were 6,760 people working as Electrical Engineers in the year 2018.
There were 6,430 Electrical Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 330 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,430 Electrical Engineers working in it, which means Ohio has more Electrical Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Electrical Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.6%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 450 annual job openings, and a total of 6,670 jobs for Ohio Electrical Engineers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 13,900 annual jobs and 204,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Electrical Engineers Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Electrical Engineers ranged from $50,070 to $126,570 with $83,790 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24.07 to $60.85. The median hourly rate was $40.28.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $39.73 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.55.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Ohio Metros for Electrical Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Electrical Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Elyria, OH | 1,320 | $82,650 |
| Columbus, OH | 1,250 | $82,270 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1,190 | $82,370 |
| Akron, OH | 1,120 | $90,270 |
| Dayton, OH | 460 | $87,400 |
| Toledo, OH | 290 | $83,650 |
| Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 140 | $76,860 |
| Mansfield, OH | 80 | $85,610 |
| Lima, OH | 40 | $90,530 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 40 | $85,600 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | 40 | $100,530 |
Top States for Electrical Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Electrical Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26,570 | $110,190 |
| Texas | 14,680 | $99,670 |
| New York | 10,500 | $99,410 |
| Michigan | 9,190 | $88,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,870 | $91,710 |
| Massachusetts | 7,520 | $113,270 |
| Virginia | 6,880 | $104,310 |
| Ohio | 6,760 | $83,790 |
| Florida | 5,940 | $90,660 |
| Washington | 5,650 | $111,730 |
| North Carolina | 5,090 | $91,680 |
| Illinois | 4,860 | $92,570 |
| Arizona | 4,840 | $102,790 |
| Maryland | 4,760 | $105,680 |
| Alabama | 4,540 | $94,320 |
| Georgia | 4,330 | $84,740 |
| Wisconsin | 3,920 | $82,680 |
| Minnesota | 3,910 | $95,380 |
| Missouri | 3,680 | $91,960 |
| New Jersey | 3,590 | $108,470 |
Below are the states where Electrical Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $115,560 |
| Massachusetts | $113,270 |
| New Mexico | $111,910 |
| Washington | $111,730 |
| Alaska | $111,100 |
| California | $110,190 |
| New Jersey | $108,470 |
| Maryland | $105,680 |
| Delaware | $105,430 |
| Rhode Island | $105,400 |
Related Careers in OH
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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