Mechanical Engineer Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median mechanical engineer in the Indianapolis area earns $98,680 a year ($47.44 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% below the Indiana median ($99,590). Half of the 2,140 mechanical engineers there earn between $79,880 and $128,660.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,550 | $66,330 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $79,880 | $80,630 | $84,130 |
| Median | $98,680 | $99,590 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $128,660 | $127,700 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $154,450 | $143,090 | $164,340 |
| Average | $105,190 | $104,670 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 2,140 | 8,690 | 296,810 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Civil Engineer: $101,830
- Industrial Engineer: $100,730
- Electrical Engineer: $104,210
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.