Data Engineer salary in Cincinnati, OH
Based on 85 certified H-1B filings in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mason, Blue Ash, Erlanger, Franklin, Centerville.
Also listed as: Database Architect, Data Architect
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $99,549 |
| 25th | $112,000 |
| 50th (median) | $121,826 |
| 75th | $142,072 |
| 90th | $156,582 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,333 | $64,500 | $92,900 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $76,677 | $61,793 | $81,561 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $65,765 | $61,859 | $96,992 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $129,334 | $108,430 | $140,000 | 29 |
| FY2024 | $109,000 | $97,698 | $143,458 | 29 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $102,220 | $135,048 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $127,740 | $113,110 | $148,325 | 38 |
Cost of living
Cincinnati's median Data Engineer salary of $121,826 is worth about $127,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cincinnati = 95.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Architects in the Cincinnati, OH area earned a median of $134,480 in May 2025 (380 employed). The H-1B median here is $121,826, 9% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | too few | 6 |
| Deloitte | too few | 5 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | too few | 5 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 4 |
| Cognizant | too few | 3 |
| Insight Global | too few | 3 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 3 |
| UST | too few | 2 |
| Alpha 20 Group | too few | 2 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Services | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $104,000 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $113,027 | 35 |
| Senior · Level III | $135,000 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $150,000 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $69,992 | $104,000 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $113,027 | $113,027 | 35 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,333 | $135,000 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,325 | $150,000 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.