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Materials Engineers average salary by city in Indiana
- Indianapolis$112,680
- Fort Wayne$105,260
- Lafayette$92,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $112,680 | $127,230 | $85,560 | $82,494 | 96 |
| Fort Wayne | $105,260 | $99,640 | $82,380 | $78,095 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $92,310 | $85,130 | $82,720 | $69,862 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Materials Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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