DOL Median (Indiana)
$68,536
vs National
-11.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,314
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,536
-11.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Indiana earns $68,536 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,314 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Samtec, Inc. | $132,000 | 2 |
| BP America Inc. | $126,750 | 34 |
| Wood Group USA, Inc. | $113,485 | 31 |
| Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group LLC | $112,572 | 3 |
| TI Group Automotive Systems | $111,395 | 5 |
| SF Motors, Inc. | $110,000 | 80 |
| Catalent Indiana LLC | $110,000 | 2 |
| ROLLSROYCE CORPORATION | $107,500 | 2 |
| ANDRETTI AUTOSPORTS HOLDING COMPANY, INC | $107,500 | 3 |
| Apogee Consulting Goup | $105,997 | 2 |
| Honda Performance Development, Inc. | $105,744 | 18 |
| BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC | $105,150 | 24 |
| Uniseal, Inc. | $104,770 | 1 |
| ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS LLC | $104,642 | 3 |
| KEIHIN IPT MFG. LLC | $102,000 | 2 |
| ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC | $98,818 | 8 |
| Anchor Glass Container Corporation | $98,572 | 3 |
| FCA Corp | $97,356 | 635 |
| BORGWARNER PDS ANDERSON, L.L.C. | $97,261 | 3 |
| General Motors | $96,602 | 1,105 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Indiana?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Indiana is $68,536 based on 2,773 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Indiana earns 11.9% less than the national median of $77,792, or $75,314 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.