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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Indiana
- Columbus$121,030
- Kokomo$113,720
- Lafayette$106,010
- Indianapolis$105,190
- Bloomington$103,970
- Evansville$101,170
- Fort Wayne$99,110
- Michigan City$98,430
- Elkhart$96,280
- South Bend$94,250
- Muncie$92,290
- Terre Haute$88,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $121,030 | $127,700 | $98,620 | $88,273 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $113,720 | $105,410 | $98,760 | $83,252 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $106,010 | $100,690 | $80,740 | $78,914 | 93 |
| Indianapolis | $105,190 | $98,680 | $79,880 | $77,601 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $103,970 | $97,830 | $78,950 | $76,680 | 95 |
| Evansville | $101,170 | $95,220 | $79,340 | $75,746 | 92 |
| Fort Wayne | $99,110 | $95,310 | $77,740 | $74,051 | 93 |
| Michigan City | $98,430 | $93,060 | $73,230 | $73,740 | 92 |
| Elkhart | $96,280 | $97,950 | $80,630 | $71,799 | 90 |
| South Bend | $94,250 | $88,770 | $72,850 | $70,706 | 93 |
| Muncie | $92,290 | $86,010 | $80,770 | $69,648 | 88 |
| Terre Haute | $88,530 | $83,550 | $65,840 | $66,734 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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