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How much does a mechanical engineer make in Evansville?

$95,220a year

Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $45.78 an hour or $7,935 a month.

Hourly
$45.78
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
246 of 346
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,370Median: $95,220Highest 10%: $148,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,370$31.43
25th$79,340$38.14
Median$95,220$45.78
75th$116,600$56.04
90th$148,500$71.39

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.

Columbus, IN$127,700
Kokomo, IN$105,400
Cincinnati, OH$104,200
Chicago, IL$102,100
Lafayette, IN$100,700
Louisville, KY$99,290
Indianapolis, IN$98,680
Elkhart, IN$97,950
Bloomington, IN$97,830
Fort Wayne, IN$95,310
Michigan City, IN$93,060
South Bend, IN$88,770
Muncie, IN$86,010
Terre Haute, IN$83,550
Mechanical Engineer salary in Indiana Mechanical Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Engineer$121,000
Industrial Engineer$103,000
Electrical Engineer$102,900
Environmental Engineer$92,980
Civil Engineer$87,900
Architect$83,000
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,760
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,270
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,590
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,570
Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Evansville?

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $45.78 ($95,220 a year).

Do mechanical engineers make more in Evansville than the national average?

No: $95,220 against $104,100 nationally, 9% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $99,590, so Evansville pays 4% less.

Where does Evansville rank for mechanical engineer pay?

246 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Evansville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,500 or more.

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.