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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Indiana (2026)
$47.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,954/year ($6,329/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $143,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,690 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Indiana (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $99,590 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 $75,954 — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
| Gross (median) | $99,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,619 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,938 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,954 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Indiana?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Indiana is $99,590 per year ($47.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,630 and $127,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $99,590, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $75,954 per year ($6,329 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,690 Mechanical 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.