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Electrical Engineer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$49.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,030/year ($6,502/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 40th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 4,000 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $102,670 a year — though pay ranges from $69,290 for newcomers to $152,480 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $152,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,000 Electrical Engineer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $102,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,030 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,757 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,854 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$3,029 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,030 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Indiana?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Indiana is $102,670 per year ($49.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,690 and $127,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $102,670, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $78,030 per year ($6,502 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 4,000 Electrical Engineer jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.