Data Engineer market brief · Columbus, OH
Data Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH
22 data engineer openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 14 employers, led by Deloitte6, JPMC, and CapTechConsulting. That is up 120% from 10 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,190–$116,200 a year (median $105,400), from the 50% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 50% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 22
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Columbus market.
Companies hiring
- 14
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 120%
- 10 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $105,400
- 50% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Columbus is mid-level-heavy for data engineer roles: 55% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
22
Prior window
10
Salary coverage
50%
Median experience
5.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$91,190
P50
$105,400
P75
$116,200
P90
$118,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- Open live data engineer listings in Columbus
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 22 live roles tracked in this market.
- 14 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Columbus
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
22 data engineer openings across 14 employers establish the current Columbus opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 11 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Deloitte6 is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 14 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 22 matches
Representative openings
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Data Engineer jobs in Columbus: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many data engineer jobs are open in Columbus?
Metaintro tracks 22 live data engineer openings from 14 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for data engineer jobs changing in Columbus?
Openings rose 120%, from 10 in the prior 30 days to 22 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do data engineer jobs in Columbus pay?
The median posted salary is $105,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,190 to $116,200. Based on the 50% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most data engineer openings in Columbus?
Mid-level roles lead with 11 openings. Experience level is known for 91% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for data engineer jobs in Columbus?
Deloitte6, JPMC, CapTechConsulting, and DHL Group have the most open data engineer roles here right now, out of 14 hiring employers.
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