H-1B Data Engineer Salary in Ohio
Based on 550 certified H-1B LCA filings statewide · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 550 certified Labor Condition Applications for Data Engineer roles across Ohio, the average certified wage is $112,231, with most offers between $87K and $127K. Wages vary by metro area within the state — see the breakdown below.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Ohio
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $66,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $85,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $106,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $127,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed statewide median for SOC 15-1252.00 in Ohio. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better lottery odds than Level I/II.
Salary by City — Ohio
| City | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 121 | $110K |
| Cincinnati | 92 | $116K |
| Dublin | 63 | $106K |
| Mason | 28 | $93K |
| Blue Ash | 28 | $132K |
Cities ranked by certified Data Engineer LCA volume within Ohio (FY2022–2026).
Top H-1B Employers for Data Engineers in Ohio
Ranked by certified Data Engineer LCA volume statewide (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — Ohio
Ohio has a progressive state income tax; many cities add a local municipal income tax.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 550 Data Engineer filings statewide in Ohio.