salary$101,830 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,170per year
Jobs in the area2,000people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Indianapolis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 17.3% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $101,830 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $71,380 and $156,170.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 17.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.