Engineering Indianapolis, IN Pop. 887,642

Environmental Engineer Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

The median environmental engineer salary in Indianapolis, IN is $90,043 per year, which is 7% below the national median and 3.3% above the Indiana state average.

City Median
$90,043
vs State Avg
+$2,905
vs National
$-6,777
Cost of Living
93%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Indianapolis by Experience

In Indianapolis, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $59,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $132,060 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,520
$-4,480 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,140
$-6,860 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$132,060
$-9,940 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Indianapolis, IN

Percentile Indianapolis
10th Percentile $56,730
25th Percentile $70,680
Median (50th) $90,043
75th Percentile $113,460
90th Percentile $137,640

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Indiana Cities

Carmel, IN
$101,661
Pop. 99,757
Fort Wayne, IN
$82,297
Pop. 263,886
Evansville, IN
$81,329
Pop. 117,429
South Bend, IN
$80,361
Pop. 103,453

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Indianapolis

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Indianapolis may vary based on local industry and population growth.