Civil Engineer Salary in Indiana: $103,500 Average

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Average base salary, Indiana

$103,500 / year

≈ $8,650 per month · $49.76 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Indiana · median $101,500

25th percentile
$80,000Average
$103,50075th percentile
$126,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Civil Engineer salary by state

Alabama$111,500

Alaska$123,000

Arizona$100,500

Arkansas$92,500

California$129,000

Colorado$118,500

Connecticut$115,000

Delaware$111,500

District of Columbia$120,000

Florida$107,500

Georgia$101,500

Hawaii$99,500

Idaho$104,500

Illinois$109,000

Indiana$103,500

Iowa$103,500

Kansas$104,500

Kentucky$109,000

Louisiana$112,000

Maine$103,000

Maryland$111,000

Massachusetts$121,500

Michigan$98,000

Minnesota$111,500

Mississippi$108,500

Missouri$102,500

Montana$96,000

Nebraska$110,500

Nevada$119,000

New Hampshire$103,000

New Jersey$119,000

New Mexico$115,000

New York$122,000

North Carolina$108,500

North Dakota$102,000

Ohio$104,500

Oklahoma$109,500

Oregon$120,000

Pennsylvania$104,500

Rhode Island$114,500

South Carolina$110,500

South Dakota$103,000

Tennessee$107,000

Texas$108,000

Utah$104,000

Vermont$101,000

Virginia$109,000

Washington$122,000

West Virginia$94,500

Wisconsin$100,500

Wyoming$100,000

About this role

Civil Engineer is a professional role in the Architecture and Engineering job family, focused on Civil Engineer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Civil Engineers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Mathematics Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving

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Civil Engineer salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

208,300 workers

$114,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

85,150 workers

$116,500

Construction

48,860 workers

$97,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

39,510 workers

$109,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

37,340 workers

$122,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

10,150 workers

$121,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

5,170 workers

$119,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

4,440 workers

$120,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Civil Engineer pays 7% above the average across 36 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $105,500).

Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering

Agricultural Engineer$112,000

Industrial Engineer$113,500

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$110,000

Environmental Engineer$117,000

Mechanical Engineer$117,500

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$119,500

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$121,000

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,000

Materials Engineer$124,500

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$128,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Civil Engineer make?

The average base salary for a Civil Engineer in the United States is $112,500 per year, or about $54.09 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $82,500 and $134,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?

The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $105,500 across 36 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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