Engineering Indianapolis, IN Pop. 887,642

Electrical Engineer Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

The median electrical engineer salary in Indianapolis, IN is $97,287 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$97,287
vs State Avg
+$3,138
vs National
$-7,323
Cost of Living
93%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Indianapolis by Experience

In Indianapolis, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $63,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $144,150 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,240
$-4,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$98,580
$-7,420 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$144,150
$-10,850 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indianapolis, IN

Percentile Indianapolis
10th Percentile $61,380
25th Percentile $77,190
Median (50th) $97,287
75th Percentile $122,760
90th Percentile $150,660

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Indiana Cities

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Indianapolis

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Indianapolis may vary based on local industry and population growth.