As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Ohio is $67,813, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,304 weekly, or $5,651 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Ohio vary widely, spanning from $58,627 to $77,772. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,005) and 75th percentile ($73,026), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,772 per year. This $10,021 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ohio Highway Engineer often earn 2.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 nationwide for Highway Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,627 OH May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $63,005 OH May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $67,813 OH May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $73,026 OH May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $77,772 OH May 18, 2021
25% $63,005 10% $58,627 90% $77,772 75% $73,026 $67,813 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $68,212 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $72,416 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $67,327 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $66,885 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $69,319 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $68,581 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $72,047 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $68,065 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $68,876 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $71,162 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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