What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Columbus?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Columbus is USD 116,800 - USD 174,450 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Columbus compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in Columbus it is USD 113,779 - USD 168,782.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Columbus

Based on 337 job listings - Columbus, United States 2026

-35.2% vs 2025

Average salary

$113,779 - $168,782

Median salary

$116,800 - $174,450

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$95K

25th percentile$106K

Median$117K

75th percentile$118K

90th percentile$135K

50% of professionals earn between $106,375 - $118,225 USD

The median salary is $116,800

Compare with national average

Columbus

Average salary

113,779 - 168,782

Median salary

116,800 - 174,450

337 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

55,416 job openings

Other cities

New York2,291 job openings

San Francisco2,050 job openings

Tucson1,605 job openings

Atlanta1,093 job openings

Austin1,053 job openings

Seattle903 job openings

Dallas800 job openings

Chicago612 job openings

Washington605 job openings

Charlotte471 job openings

Houston455 job openings

Boston448 job openings

Denver384 job openings

San Jose327 job openings

Phoenix292 job openings

Los Angeles276 job openings

Plano267 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Columbus, United States is USD 113,779 - USD 168,782 per year in 2026, based on 337 job listings.

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