Materials Engineers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for materials engineers is $48.62 an hour ($101,120 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Indiana ranks 28th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.42 | $67,430 |
| 25% of workers | $37.35 | $77,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.62 | $101,120 |
| 75% of workers | $61.17 | $127,230 |
| 90% of workers | $63.45 | $131,980 |
Materials Engineers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $127,230 | 160 |
| Fort Wayne | $99,640 | 50 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $85,130 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $97,480 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,590 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,270 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,670 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,880 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,200 |
| Chemical Engineers | $113,160 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $108,030 |
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