Mechanical Engineers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $84,370 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.56
10th percentile $60,420
90th percentile $133,100
Employed locally 80
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,420
    25th
    $71,370
    50th (median)
    $84,370
    75th
    $100,160
    90th
    $133,100

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 152% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Bellingham, WA $124,440
    Lexington Park, MD $123,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,060
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $120,790
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $119,810

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,710
    Electrical Engineers $113,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,040
    Civil Engineers $93,080
    Mechanical Drafters $66,800
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Terre Haute, IN is $40.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.29 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 17.5% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,420 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,370.