Mechanical Principal Engineer Salary in Columbus, Ohio

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How much does a Mechanical Principal Engineer make in Columbus, OH? The average Mechanical Principal Engineer salary in Columbus, OH is $165,279 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $151,213 and $179,545. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Principal Engineer, Mechanical Design
Zoetis, Inc - Durham , NC
Role Description POSITION SUMMARY The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Pr. DE) will work as a key member of the research and development (R&D) mechanical design engineering (MDE) team in the ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 50 days ago
Principal Engineer - Fuel System
Honda North America - Burlington , NC
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills * BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering * A minimum of 10 years of design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago
Principal Engineer
DPI Labs, Inc. - La Verne , CA
Familiarity with mechanical systems related to electronic device industry is desirable. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or advanced degree in electrical engineering ...
iHire - 12 days ago
Principal Controls Engineer
QuantumScape - San Jose , CA
Controls Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) QuantumScape is seeking a highly ... Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, assembly teams, and external engineering teams to ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Milwaukee , WI
The Principal Engineer will leverage the GAME Lab for testing, prototyping, and supporting diverse ... Support welding qualification test campaigns, including interpretation of mechanical testing and ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 34 days ago
Principal Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
SpaceX - Bastrop , TX
PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, CUSTOMER HARDWARE (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our ... Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams * Drive system ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 35 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Principal Engineer in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Mechanical Principal Engineer ranges from $151,213 to $179,545 with the average base salary of $165,279. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $158,125 to $193,254 with the average total cash compensation of $174,429.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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