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How much does an engineer make in Indiana?

$120,900a year

Median yearly pay for engineers in Indiana. That is $58.12 an hour or $10,070 a month.

Hourly
$58.12
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among states
19 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,710Median: $120,900Highest 10%: $163,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,710$30.15
25th$86,820$41.74
Median$120,900$58.12
75th$139,400$67.02
90th$163,400$78.55

Cities in Indiana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cincinnati, OH$127,200
Chicago, IL$121,900
Indianapolis, IN$121,400
Elkhart, IN$118,900
Fort Wayne, IN$107,700
Louisville, KY$106,300
South Bend, IN$100,600
Evansville, IN$92,300
Salaries for every job in Indiana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for engineers.

16. Oregon$123,200
17. Hawaii$122,800
18. Michigan$121,000
19. Indiana$120,900
20. Ohio$120,500
21. Maine$120,400
22. Oklahoma$119,800
Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an engineer make an hour in Indiana?

The median hourly pay in Indiana is $58.12 ($120,900 a year).

Do engineers make more in Indiana than the national average?

No: $120,900 against $122,900 nationally, 2% less.

Where does Indiana rank for engineer pay?

Indiana ranks 19 of 51 states.

Which city in Indiana pays engineers the most?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $127,200 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.