Materials Engineers Salary in Indiana
Materials Engineers in Indiana earn a median of $101,120 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,430; the top 10% earn over $131,980. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Materials Scientists$130,540 median in Indiana
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- Nanosystems Engineers$120,880 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$99,590 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$97,480 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Indiana
How much do materials engineers make in Indiana?
The median is $101,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,430 and the top 10% earn over $131,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 45 (−10% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.