Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,190 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Indianapolis earn between $86,570 and $137,520.
- $80K10th
- $87K25th
- $108KMedian
- $138K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,320 | $9,527 | $54.96 |
| Median | $108,350 | $9,029 | $52.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,570 | $7,214 | $41.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,520 | $11,460 | $66.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($117,240) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $114,320 | $108,350 | $80,250 | $159,190 | 430 |
| Indiana | $117,240 | $112,200 | $81,060 | $159,190 | 1,420 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $114,320, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $83,565 a year, or $6,964 a month and $3,214 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $114,320 buys what about $119,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$114,320
- Fort Wayne$102,260
- Evansville$96,040
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Indianapolis?
$54.96 an hour on average, and $52.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $83,565 a year ($6,964 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,320. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
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 17-2072; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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