As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Ohio is $58,648, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,128 weekly, or $4,887 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Ohio vary widely, spanning from $44,666 to $73,730. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,330) and 75th percentile ($66,543), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,730 per year. This $15,213 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ohio Hydraulic Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 nationwide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $44,666 OH June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $51,330 OH June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $58,648 OH June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $66,543 OH June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $73,730 OH June 01, 2026
25% $51,330 10% $44,666 90% $73,730 75% $66,543 $58,648 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $57,711 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $61,464 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $57,161 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $59,085 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $58,651 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $58,552 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $61,412 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $58,486 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $59,114 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $60,201 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Hydraulic Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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