Tech Salaries in Columbus, OH 2025 -- 49 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Columbus, OH earn a median salary of $122,340, which is 10% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Columbus, OH

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$135,840	$112,580	$163,060	470
Computer Network Architects	$131,260	$101,770	$163,210	1,270
Computer Occupations, All Other	$129,940	$98,630	$134,560	2,410
Environmental Engineers	$127,190	$102,670	$127,190	130
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$126,780	$103,740	$139,720	--
Aerospace Engineers	$125,500	$101,120	$169,890	270
Information Security Analysts	$122,600	$97,990	$154,270	1,650
Software Developers	$122,340	$100,010	$140,260	9,880
Computer Hardware Engineers	$120,950	$95,970	$181,910	90
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$113,570	$101,150	$132,350	120
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$110,970	$100,330	$129,490	390
Chemical Engineers	$110,860	$90,930	$148,310	170
Data Scientists	$107,950	$83,090	$143,450	1,480
Computer Systems Analysts	$107,230	$84,780	$136,730	4,660
Actuaries	$106,540	$84,710	$139,820	300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$105,750	$82,170	$143,780	3,970
Operations Research Analysts	$104,970	$57,520	$128,950	670
Materials Engineers	$104,370	$84,550	$137,300	220
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$103,110	$82,070	$122,000	780
Electrical Engineers	$102,380	$83,510	$126,830	1,100
Database Administrators	$101,450	$76,370	$126,900	430
Mechanical Engineers	$100,730	$79,230	$106,960	2,630
Industrial Engineers	$100,570	$83,180	$118,370	3,710
Petroleum Engineers	$99,260	$98,580	$138,010	60
Engineers, All Other	$99,180	$80,250	$126,250	990
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$99,140	$78,580	$127,860	960
Civil Engineers	$99,010	$78,620	$127,940	2,630
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$96,010	$71,170	$133,940	620
Web Developers	$83,860	$64,000	$109,580	350
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$83,700	$60,370	$94,670	120
Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,220	$62,470	$115,170	1,710
Computer Programmers	$80,910	$62,960	$108,250	410
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$80,330	$64,110	$95,920	280
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$79,950	$59,520	$101,530	170
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$79,560	$63,940	$89,600	130
Statisticians	$78,040	$70,230	$109,950	60
Surveyors	$77,320	$60,930	$99,850	290
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$76,830	$58,640	$95,140	160
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,530	$59,050	$84,610	540
Mechanical Drafters	$76,480	$57,830	$82,520	350
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,700	$59,290	$80,620	290
Landscape Architects	$64,660	$58,620	$91,470	180
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$64,260	$50,560	$78,210	50
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,600	$52,290	$83,520	180
Computer User Support Specialists	$62,540	$49,520	$80,390	4,960
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,310	$49,510	$79,000	670
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$60,330	$48,210	$70,540	280
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,260	$59,240	$75,250	750
Drafters, All Other	$55,630	$43,310	$66,250	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Columbus, OH?

The highest paying tech jobs in Columbus, OH are Database Architects ($135,840 median), Computer Network Architects ($131,260 median), Computer Occupations, All Other ($129,940 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Columbus, OH?

Software developers in Columbus, OH earn a median salary of $122,340, with salaries ranging from $100,010 at the 25th percentile to $140,260 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 9,880 software developers are employed in the area.