How much does a civil engineer make in Indiana?
$98,270a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Indiana. That is $47.25 an hour or $8,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.25
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,200Median: $98,270Highest 10%: $140,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| 25th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| Median | $98,270 | $47.25 | |
| 75th | $121,600 | $58.44 | |
| 90th | $140,100 | $67.37 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $102,700 |
| Bloomington, IN | $102,600 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $101,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,200 |
| Elkhart, IN | $99,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $98,220 |
| South Bend, IN | $96,180 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $93,910 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $88,920 |
| Evansville, IN | $87,900 |
| Lafayette, IN | $87,380 |
| Michigan City, IN | $72,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 26. New Hampshire | $98,710 |
| 27. South Dakota | $98,700 |
| 28. Florida | $98,570 |
| 29. Indiana | $98,270 |
| 30. North Dakota | $98,190 |
| 31. Idaho | $98,030 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $97,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $47.25 ($98,270 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $98,270 against $100,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Indiana rank for civil engineer pay?
Indiana ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays civil engineers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $102,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.