Mechanical Engineers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $47.88 an hour ($99,590 a year). About 8,690 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Indiana ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.89 | $66,330 |
| 25% of workers | $38.77 | $80,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.88 | $99,590 |
| 75% of workers | $61.40 | $127,700 |
| 90% of workers | $68.79 | $143,090 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $127,700 | 1,000 |
| Kokomo | $105,410 | 300 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $100,690 | 510 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $98,680 | 2,140 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $97,950 | 720 |
| Bloomington | $97,830 | 90 |
| Fort Wayne | $95,310 | 560 |
| Evansville | $95,220 | 220 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $93,060 | 110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $88,770 | 190 |
| Muncie | $86,010 | 60 |
| Terre Haute | $83,550 | 90 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $97,480 |
| 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 |
| Materials Engineers | $101,120 |
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