Mechanical Engineers pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,670 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Kokomo earn between $98,760 and $129,830.
- $82K10th
- $99K25th
- $105KMedian
- $130K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,720 | $9,477 | $54.67 |
| Median | $105,410 | $8,784 | $50.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,760 | $8,230 | $47.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,830 | $10,819 | $62.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Kokomo earn 9% more than the Indiana average ($104,670) and about the same as the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $113,720 | $105,410 | $81,960 | $157,670 | 300 |
| Indiana | $104,670 | $99,590 | $66,330 | $143,090 | 8,690 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Kokomo
On the average salary of $113,720, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $83,252 a year, or $6,938 a month and $3,202 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 Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for mechanical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $113,720 buys what about $126,852 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 2nd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($121,030).
- Columbus$121,030
- Kokomo$113,720
- Lafayette$106,010
- Indianapolis$105,190
- Bloomington$103,970
- Evansville$101,170
- Fort Wayne$99,110
- Michigan City$98,430
- Elkhart$96,280
- South Bend$94,250
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Kokomo: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Kokomo?
$54.68 an hour on average, and $50.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $83,252 a year ($6,938 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,720. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
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 17-2141; area Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.47, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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