verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$98,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.25/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
4,030
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,294 #16 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Indiana, explained

Civil engineers in Indiana earn a median of $98,270 per year ($47.25 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $64,200, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $140,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $98,270 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $98,270 is worth about $105,294 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #16 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,200
$30.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,270
$47.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,130
$67.37/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $98,270 $105,294
Kentucky $100,930 $111,947 −$2,660
Illinois $99,760 $99,802 −$1,490
Ohio $96,220 $103,714 +$2,050
Michigan $92,100 $95,721 +$6,170

Civil Engineer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Indiana?

Civil engineers in Indiana earn a median of $98,270 per year ($47.25 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Indiana pay civil engineers well?

At $98,270, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 4,030 work in the state.

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