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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$97,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.86/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
11,680
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,448 #36 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Indiana, explained

Industrial engineers in Indiana earn a median of $97,480 per year ($46.86 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $64,770, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $131,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $97,480 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $97,480 is worth about $104,448 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #36 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,770
$31.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,480
$46.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,720
$63.33/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $97,480 $104,448
Michigan $101,680 $105,678 −$4,200
Illinois $100,540 $100,582 −$3,060
Ohio $100,060 $107,853 −$2,580
Kentucky $96,820 $107,388 +$660

Industrial Engineer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Indiana?

Industrial engineers in Indiana earn a median of $97,480 per year ($46.86 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Indiana pay industrial engineers well?

At $97,480, Indiana pays 5% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 11,680 work in the state.

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