As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Dayton, OH is $87,752, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,688 weekly, or $7,313 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Dayton, OH vary widely, spanning from $74,018 to $100,496. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,563) and 75th percentile ($94,423), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,496 per year. This $13,860 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dayton Plant Engineer often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Dayton currently ranks 480 statewide for Plant 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
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $74,018 Dayton, OH June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $80,563 Dayton, OH June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $87,752 Dayton, OH June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $94,423 Dayton, OH June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $100,496 Dayton, OH June 01, 2026
25% $80,563 10% $74,018 90% $100,496 75% $94,423 $87,752 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

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